Screen hacking is a new type of attack that injects fake touchpoints on a touchscreen by using electromagnetic interference EMI. A hacked screen can be used to perform any action on the device, including opening browsers, sending messages, or installing software.

Hackers use dedicated devices to send signals to your touchscreen that mimic the same signal sent when the screen is being touched. Luckily, it’s currently impossible to do that from a long distance, so the person has to be within a few meters of you, making it easier to understand what’s going on.

TikTok has been targeted by various countries and governments due to suspicions of data harvesting and user tracking. In some countries, the app is completely banned while others have placed restrictions for government workers.

If you live in one of the countries where TikTok has been restricted, there’s an easy way to avoid these bans – using a VPN. With a VPN, you can connect to a country where the TikTok app is completely free to use and you’ll be able to do so yourself.