January 07, 2020

US military branches ban TikTok following Pentagon’s warning

The latest attempt to prove it's not under China's thumb: TikTok's first transparency report.

Naked Security

December 02, 2019

TikTok owner to separate company over US national security worries

Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok might be under fire from US politicians but it’s not going to go down without a fight.

Naked Security

October 28, 2019

TikTok says no, senators, we’re not under China’s thumb

US lawmakers asked intelligence to look into whether the app and others like it could pose a security threat or be used to influence opinion.

Naked Security

March 29, 2019

Grindr up for sale amid US fears for Chinese-owned data

A US national security panel told Kunlun, that its ownership of Grindr constitutes a national security risk.

Naked Security

September 28, 2017

DHS expanding surveillance of immigrants to social media

Social media handles, aliases, associated identifiable information and search results are included

Naked Security

January 17, 2017

Advice to Donald Trump: think before you tweet

The president-elect is famous for his unbridled approach to Twitter - but how much of a security risk are his tweets?

Naked Security

December 16, 2016

Trump’s security advisor dismisses ‘insignificant’ data-sharing fears

Michael T Flynn, Trump's security pick, 'Inappropriately' shared information with foreign military personnel, says report

Naked Security

January 16, 2015

US and UK to play “cyber war games” with each other

Agents from the US and UK will carry out simulated cyber attacks against each other following talks between Barack Obama and David Cameron.

Naked Security