The article discusses the U.S. government's focus on banning TikTok due to alleged national security risks and data privacy concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. While the app's data collection practices are scrutinized, the article argues that other cybersecurity threats, such as the dark web and cybercriminals, are more pressing issues. It highlights the lack of concrete evidence regarding TikTok's data transfer to the Chinese Communist Party, suggesting that the government's actions may be driven more by political motivations than actual security threats.
If the government cared about protecting Americans' data, it would be going after the real threat-the dark web marketplaces and cybercriminals selling stolen data every single day.
The TikTok push has gained major political support, arguing that the app's Chinese ownership allows the CCP access to large amounts of American user data.
While TikTok collects a significant amount of user data, there is no concrete evidence proving that it has handed over user data to the CCP.
The obsession with banning TikTok seems more like theater than an actual cybersecurity issue.
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