In a public statement, Alex Haurek, TikTok's spokesperson, announced the hack on CNN's TikTok account, among other high-profile accounts. "We have taken measures to stop this attack and prevent it from happening in the future. We're working directly with affected account owners to restore access if needed," he added.
As a testament to the UK's £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy, the UK Government has proactively launched regulations to safeguard UK consumers and businesses from cyber-attacks. The updated regulations now mandate that manufacturers of consumer electronics adhere to minimum security standards. Additionally, consumers are prohibited from using easily guessable default passwords, a measure aimed at bolstering their personal cyber security.
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