TikTok hackers target Paris Hilton, CNN and other high-profile users

TikTok said Paris Hilton’s account was targeted but not compromised. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters

TikTok has said it is taking measures to tackle a cyber-attack that targeted several celebrities and brand accounts, including Paris Hilton and CNN.

The social video app confirmed CNN’s feed was one of a small number of high-profile accounts that had been affected after its security team was alerted to malicious actors targeting the US news outlet.