Recently, we often face security vulnerabilities on social media platforms. The latest news came from TikTok. TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms, has a huge security vulnerability. Microsoft reported this vulnerability, where attackers can take over accounts with a single move.
The vulnerability appeared in TikTok’s Android app
Microsoft, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has today exposed the vulnerability that attackers will use to take over all accounts. Microsoft disclosed the vulnerability to TikTok owner Bytedance. Also, this issue was seen in TikTok’s Android app.
According to Microsoft, attackers can compromise the accounts of users who click on specially crafted links. This inadvertently causes users to retrieve or change their data. The pleasing part of the job is that TikTok has completely closed the gap.
The attack, which emerged as a result of a bug and is called a ‘high severity vulnerability’, involves several issues. Within the issues, he is able to access basic functions such as uploading videos, messaging other users, and viewing private videos.
In addition, Microsoft stated that they do not have any information about the active use of this vulnerability. Allegedly, TikTok’s application-opening connection infrastructure is behind the vulnerability. To avoid this vulnerability, it is necessary to use TikTok’s Android application in its most up-to-date form.
Two months ago, one of the leaders of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores. In addition, he pointed to “huge treasures of sensitive data” that TikTok collects from US users. Earlier this month, as a result of Felix Krause’s analysis, it was revealed that the application was following users.
So, what do you think about this vulnerability? Do not forget to share your views with us in the comments section!
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