tiktok crawl

In 2020, a major data breach occurred when TikToks server was hacked. The breach resulted in the exposure of over 217,000 user records containing sensitive information such as usernames, email addresses, profile pictures, and follower counts. The data was leaked on a popular hacking forum, making it accessible to anyone with internet access.

The leaked data included records of users from various countries, prompting concerns about privacy and security. Security experts expressed worry that the information could be used by malicious actors for phishing scams, identity theft, or other forms of cybercrime. TikTok acknowledged the breach and stated that they were investigating the incident. They also advised users to change their passwords and take necessary security precautions.