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Who Wins If TikTok Loses in the US?
Who Wins If TikTok Loses in the US?
March 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, is coming under global fire as long-simmering fears bubble over. The U.K. banned TikTok from government phones Thursday (March 16),...

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Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
March 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

State-sponsored hackers from China are launching increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With these attacks targeting both government and business systems, they can evade common defenses, enter networks,...

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From Google to Meta to Fanatics and More, Livestream Shopping is Jumping
From Google to Meta to Fanatics and More, Livestream Shopping is Jumping
February 03, 2023  |  Retail

The battle for primacy in livestream shopping finds TikTok fighting for its right to operate in the U.S. as YouTube, Snap and Meta all chase...

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TikTok Joins Ranks of Tech Firms Facing EU Privacy Crackdown
TikTok Joins Ranks of Tech Firms Facing EU Privacy Crackdown
January 17, 2023  |  Regulation

A five million euro fine for privacy violations welcomes TikTok to an expensive club. It’s not the first time the Chinese company has been fined...

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Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers
Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers
December 27, 2022  |  Retail

Retailers that rely heavily on social media for sales may want to consider diversifying platforms. TikTok is poised to be regulated in the U.S. and...

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ByteDance Says Employees Improperly Accessed TikTok User Data 
ByteDance Says Employees Improperly Accessed TikTok User Data 
December 22, 2022  |  Data

TikTok parent company ByteDance reportedly said employees improperly accessed two journalists’ TikTok user data.  General Counsel Erich Andersen wrote in a Thursday (Dec. 22) email...

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Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
December 19, 2022  |  Regulation

As Congress prepares to adjourn, tech companies and regulation advocates are making themselves heard.  The advocates are pushing for some major bills in Congress. At...

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Amazon Hopes to ‘Inspire’ Sales With Social Commerce
Amazon Hopes to ‘Inspire’ Sales With Social Commerce
December 08, 2022  |  Social Commerce

Amazon has joined its Big Tech cohorts in trying to capture the social commerce market. The retail giant on Thursday (Dec. 8) unveiled “Inspire,” a...

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South Dakota Governor Bans TikTok From State Devices
South Dakota Governor Bans TikTok From State Devices
November 29, 2022  |  Regulation

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has banned the use of TikTok on state devices.  Noem signed an executive order Tuesday (Nov. 29) that applies the...

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