The clock is ticking for TikTok, as ByteDance—the parent company of the popular video-sharing platform—faces a crucial divestment deadline set by US authorities. Senator Richard Blumenthal has underscored that ByteDance must separate from TikTok’s US operations by January 19, 2024, or risk facing a ban on its app, a significant move driven primarily by concerns […]
US Lawmakers to Investigate China's Role in Telecom Breaches
The increasing prevalence of cyber threats has compelled the US Senate to take significant action against potential foreign interference in critical infrastructure. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee plans to hold a hearing aimed at examining allegations of Chinese hacking targeting American telecommunications companies. Scheduled for this Tuesday, the hearing will be led by Senator Richard Blumenthal, […]
Amazon Questioned by Congress Over Growing TikTok Relationship
In a closed-door meeting earlier this fall, representatives from Amazon found themselves under scrutiny by the House Select Committee on China regarding their partnership with TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance. This inquiry comes against a backdrop of rising concern over TikTok’s ties to the Chinese government and the potential implications […]