A TikTok executive refused to make a commitment that the hugely popular short-video app would cut off flows of Americans’ data to China during the first U.S. Senate hearing since recent reports on its connections to Beijing. TikTok Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas, along with executives from other U.S. big tech companies, testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee…
TikTok Executive Declined to Commit to Cut Off Americans’ Data to China
Capitol Report (Sept. 15): Illegal Aliens Arrive in Martha’s Vineyard By Plane; Railroad Strike Avoided
A new supply chain crisis is averted. Union workers will now vote on a tentative deal with rail companies. Former President Donald Trump is warning of “big problems” if he’s indicted. He also shares how such a development could affect whether he runs for president again. A new report says that the flow of illegal…
Capitol Report (Sept. 15): Illegal Immigrants Arrive in Martha’s Vineyard by Plane; Railroad Strike Avoided
A new supply chain crisis is averted. Union workers will now vote on a tentative deal with rail companies. Former President Donald Trump is warning of “big problems” if he’s indicted. He also shares how such a development could affect whether he runs for president again. A new report says that the flow of illegal…
National Security Threat: China’s Eyes in America
Originally published by Gatestone Institute Commentary Chinese intelligence gathering in the United States takes many forms and has different purposes. Most Americans are familiar with some of their means and tactics, but not with how widespread and persistent they are. Americans may know about the malware contained in that infernal TikTok app that their children use. They…
Social Media Firms to Testify at Senate Homeland Security Hearing
WASHINGTON—The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Sept. 14 with Facebook parent Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s YouTube, Twitter, and short video app TikTok on social media’s impact on homeland security. The panel led by Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) will also hear from a panel of former executives including from Twitter…
TikTok’s In-App Browser Can Monitor Clicks and Keystrokes: Researcher
Security concerns about TikTok, the globally popular short video sharing app have come to light as a hacker claims to have broken into its database and accessed user information. On Sept. 3, a user with the name AgainstTheWest claimed to have hacked TikTok and WeChat on the Breach Forums message board, a hacker forum. The…
Australia Orders Review of TikTok’s Data Collection
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has ordered cybersecurity authorities to investigate social media giant TikTok’s data collection security. Clare O’Neil, who is also the cybersecurity minister, called on Australians who use TikTok to be cautious of data collection by the app. “I’d say to Australians: if you’re using TikTok, think about what data of yours might…
Quantum Computing: Race for the Next Manhattan Project
World powers are in a race for the next Manhattan Project. This time, instead of an atomic bomb, the atoms make up a quantum computer. In this special report, we look at China’s goal to be the first to get their hands on the ultimate cyber weapon, how China stacks up against the United States…
Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China Invades
An official warning of war from Taiwan: the island is vowing to use naval, air, and coastal firepower if invaded by China. Taiwan is proposing a near 14 percent boost to next year’s military spending. One Central American nation is becoming the latest to show support for Taiwan. Car theft is becoming a trend on…
Capitol Report (Aug. 30): Trump Special Master Request Faces Hurdles; Taiwan Fires at Chinese Drone
The Justice Department filed an unusual and lengthy response to former President Donald Trump’s special master request. A security law group gave the judge a list of candidates for the role, but none of them seem to like the former president. President Joe Biden weighs in for the first time on the fallout from the…
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