{"id":72122,"date":"2024-07-20T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b44a771726f504f4ae0ec57f47298378"},"modified":"2024-07-20T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T14:00:48","slug":"beware-of-tiktoks-danger-that-could-be-a-malware-menace-to-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/beware-of-tiktoks-danger-that-could-be-a-malware-menace-to-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of TikTok\u2019s danger that could be a malware menace to your life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
TikTok is having a tough time, and hackers<\/span> are working hard to add to its misery. A malicious code took over accounts on TikTok and compromised the official presence of celebrities and brands, including Paris Hilton and CNN.<\/p>\n The hackers behind this sent malware via direct messages (DMs) on the platform. <\/p>\n Users didn’t have to click any links or download any files to get hacked. Just opening the message was enough for a device to be infected.<\/p>\n GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS \u2013 SIGN UP FOR KURT\u2019S NEWSLETTER \u2013 THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n