TikTok has shared some new cybersecurity tips for Cybersecurity Month, while it’s also putting a spotlight on creators who help to raise online safety awareness, and outlining its ongoing efforts to detect system vulnerabilities.
First off, TikTok has shared some key tips to help keep users safe online to mark the event.
Some key tips to avoid common vulnerabilities, and ensure that you remain cybersafe in your online engagements.
As per the last tip, TikTok has also invited users to contribute to its global cybersecurity community, which it’s also looking to highlight for Cybersecurity Month.
As per TikTok:
“This month, we’re highlighting three creators, @adjacentnode, @itsmarcushutchins, and @lolalovestech, who educate our community on cybersecurity topics. Teaching everything from network engineering to day in the life vlogs of a cybersecurity professional, these creators empower our community to #LearnOnTikTok and dive deeper into cybersecurity topics.”
As TikTok notes, these creators help TikTok users remain aware of online safety risks, with video clips that explain various aspects of cybersecurity.
Finally, TikTok has also provided new insight into the success of its bug bounty program, in partnership with ethical hacking collective HackerOne.
TikTok has been working with HackerOne for four years, which, along with its bug bounty initiative, has also seen it get involved in various IRL events designed to connect security communities.
Which has helped the platform detect a range of potential concerns:
“TikTok has worked with over 450 security researchers who have proactively identified and disclosed over 1,000 security vulnerabilities so that our security teams could quickly resolve them. We are proud to announce that we have also reached (and surpassed) an important milestone, awarding over $1.6M in bounties in addition to what has been awarded during Live Hacking Events.”
It’s important to remain aware of cybersecurity threats, and TikTok’s involvement with HackerOne, and other security initiatives, has definitely helped to keep this front of mind for many users.
These creator spotlights will help to contribute to the same, and ensure that TikTok users remain conscious of online connectivity risks.
You can read more about TikTok’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month activations here.
