Security Concerns Arise as TikTok Users Reportedly Asked for iPhone Passwords
Welcome to Visual News. I'm Maya Thompson, and we bring you a concerning development regarding the popular video streaming platform TikTok. Chinese-owned TikTok has come under scrutiny as reports suggest the platform has been requesting users to enter their iPhone passwords to access content. The alarming trend was first noticed in November, with users expressing their concerns on social media platforms.
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company that shifted its headquarters to Singapore in 2020, has not provided a clear explanation for the unusual request for users' highly sensitive information. Users have raised questions about the need for such personal data to view videos on the platform.
This move coincided with security updates from Apple designed to enhance user protection against password theft in case of device theft. The iOS update on December 12 introduced an additional layer of security, making it more challenging for thieves to access crucial information, including passwords, on stolen Apple devices.
Despite the timing, there is no clear link between the iOS update and TikTok's request for iPhone passwords. Various factors, including software glitches, app updates, security measures, or the application of a content filter known as "restricted mode," could be contributing to this concerning development, according to technology publication Dataconomy.
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