TikTok bug discovered by Microsoft allows one-click account hijack

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TikTok bug discovered by Microsoft allows one-click account hijack
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TikTok bug discovered by Microsoft allows one-click account hijack

The security issue has been fixed by TikTok so users should ensure they are on the latest version

Microsoft has revealed details of a now-patched security flaw in TikTok's Android app that could have been used by hackers to take over a user's account if they clicked on a malicious link. In a...

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