They hacked a TikTok user’s camera, with help from free AI

Cybersecurity experts say free AI software is supercharging hackers, enabling attacks such as the hijacking of a TikTok user's camera, according to a Washington Post report published September 18, 2026. The report warns that apps installed on phones can be compromised with the help of free AI tools.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/09/18/cybersecurity-experts-say-free-ai-software-is-supercharging-hackers/ You can’t trust the apps installed on your phone: they can be hacked using AI.