Tag: data security

TikTok

Biden Delays TikTok Ban, Trump Administration to Decide

President Joe Biden has deferred the enforcement of a TikTok ban, leaving the matter for Donald Trump's incoming administration. The controversial law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations or face a ban. While concerns about data security persist, Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day delay to give ByteDance more time to comply. TikTok, with over 170 million U.S. users, remains a focal point in debates over privacy and national security.

hackers e-governance

Global Cyberattack: Social Media Accounts Hacked - Greek Fire Department Among Victims

Hackers targeted hundreds of X (formerly Twitter) accounts globally, impacting users from Alaska to the Philippines, including the Greek Fire Department. The hackers' message, appearing on numerous compromised accounts, read: "This account has been hacked. We are publishing an address in each of them to make a profit together." Victims included media outlets, athletes, politicians, and even government entities.