TikTok cyber attack targets ‘high-profile’ users

The video-sharing platform said it had moved in response to a ‘potential exploit’ .

TikTok has confirmed it has taken steps to stop a cyber attack targeting high-profile accounts, said to include those of Paris Hilton and news organisation CNN.

The video-sharing platform said it had moved in response to a “potential exploit” and had taken measures to “prevent it from happening in the future”, and was working with those affected to restore access to their account if needed.