Purported TikTok/WeChat Breach?

A rapid analysis to try and untangle a few things.

This model’s pose is incredibly reminiscent of a particular photograph from Abu Ghraib. Photo Credit: Amanda Vick via Unsplash.

Dear Reader, here is the ‘bottom line, up front’:

An influence operation that centers TikTok as a cause of concern has re-emerged with new data and purveyors. Early reviews by independent security experts indicate that the dataset does not appear authentic in relation to claims made about it. Nevertheless, its purveyors have taken…