Recent Incidents
As Forbes first reported, TikTok revealed that a few celebrities’ accounts, including CNN and Paris Hilton, were penetrated by simply sending a direct message (DM). Attackers apparently used a zero-day vulnerability in the messaging component to run malicious malware when the message was opened.
The NSA advised all smartphone users to turn their devices off and back on once a week for safety against zero-click assaults, however, the NSA accepts that this tactic will only occasionally prevent these attacks from succeeding. However, there are still steps you can take to protect yourself—and security software such as the finest VPNs can assist you.
TikTok’s Vulnerability: A Case Study in Zero-Click Exploits
As the name implies, a zero-click attack or exploit requires no activity from the victim. Malicious software can be installed on the targeted device without the user clicking on any links or downloading
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