"October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and TikTok has launched a range of new tips videos and pointers to help users improve the security of their profiles, and ensure they avoid common scams and schemes. Because more and more people are falling for online scams, with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting a record $16.6 billion in consumer losses in 2024."
"As per TikTok: TikTok aims to encourage everyone to #BeCyberSmart. We're committed to inspiring and uplifting our diverse community to make strong decisions online whether on our platform or anywhere else. First off, TikTok's added a range of cybersecurity tips videos to its @TikTokTips account, with 8-bit computer game-themed clips focused on various aspects of cybersecurity. The clips are short and engaging, which should help them resonate with the TikTok community."
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and TikTok launched new tips videos and pointers to improve profile security and reduce scams. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported a record $16.6 billion in consumer losses in 2024, highlighting rising online scam impacts. TikTok added 8-bit computer game–themed cybersecurity clips to its @TikTokTips account and shared prompts and questions to encourage stronger security habits. TikTok also increased removal of spam and scam ads and accounts for violations. These combined measures aim to protect users and raise broader awareness of evolving scam activity.
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