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TikTok security flaws enabled attackers to text malware to users and uncover personal information

Graeme Burton

08 January 2020 •

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TikTok app found to be riddled with security flaws. But that won't affect its popularity

Setting the bar low for app security

The popular TikTok video-sharing app contained a security flaw that enabled attackers to simply text malware to targets. That's according to a research report from Check Point Software, which claims...

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