TikTok confirmed the flaw and applied a patch after the vulnerability was disclosed by DepthFirst. The AI-driven search uncovered bugs that potentially provided access to microphones, payment information, and complete user accounts.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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DepthFirst Researchers Use AI to Seize TikTok Camera and Photos Before Patch
Cybersecurity31 days ago
A cybersecurity start-up remotely seized the image gallery and lens of a mobile device browsing TikTok by exploiting vulnerabilities in open-source software. The researchers at DepthFirst used a free AI model to identify and chain the bugs together to gain unauthorized access to the device.
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