TikTok Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Highlights Security Efforts

Source: TikTok

October 29, 2024 (V Social Media of Hollywood) – TikTok is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month by encouraging its global community to #BeCyberSmart and promoting its ongoing efforts to enhance security on the platform. As part of its initiative, TikTok is celebrating four years of its Global Bug Bounty Program in partnership with HackerOne, which has contributed to identifying and resolving over 1,000 security vulnerabilities since its launch in 2020.

TikTok's collaboration with HackerOne, which engages over 450 security researchers, has awarded more than $1.6 million in bounties for reported vulnerabilities. In August, TikTok participated in a Live Hacking Event, awarding $720,000 to 50 researchers from 29 countries for their findings.

“TikTok’s bug bounty program contributes to its sophisticated security posture as an invaluable last line of defense. Over the last four years, TikTok's dedication to building engagement on their program has continued to produce powerful results,” said HackerOne CEO, Marten Mickos.

As part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrations, TikTok is spotlighting key contributors in its bug bounty program, including researchers like Jeffery (supermancyber), Imran Nisar (imran_nisar), and Pham (datph4m), who have consistently helped enhance the platform's security.

In addition, TikTok is highlighting cybersecurity creators such as Kevin (@adjacentnode), Marcus Hutchins (@itsmarcushutchins), and Lola (@lolalovestech) who educate the platform's users on cybersecurity topics. Their content empowers the community to explore cybersecurity and encourages responsible online behavior.

For more information on TikTok’s cybersecurity initiatives, visit www.tiktok.com.

Source: TikTok