Category: Computer Security

TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say

No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.
TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users

The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.
On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.
How Donald Trump Went From Calling for a TikTok Ban to Backing Off

In 2020, he moved to ban the Chinese-owned app. Now, he is opposing the Biden administration’s effort to do just that.
Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off

A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.
TikTok Creators React to Legal Ruling on U.S. Ban

The social media service was flooded with videos on Friday after a panel of judges upheld a law that could shutter the app in the United States.
How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet

New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions Stoke Fears of Government Surveillance

Disruptions have fueled claims from rights groups that the Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to surveil and control the country’s internet.
Cash App Users May Claim Up to $2,500 in Data Breach Settlement

A proposed $15 million settlement stipulates that account holders can file for losses related to breaches disclosed in 2022 and 2023. A deadline looms for those claims.
CrowdStrike Hits Back in Heated Spat With Delta Over Global Tech Outage

The cybersecurity company said the airline should take the blame after it struggled to rebound a software outage that caused disruptions worldwide.
China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System

The government said the proposal would protect online privacy. Critics said it could further concentrate government control over the internet.