Tiktok banned on government devices by US Navy due to security concerns. Image via Reuters.
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Tiktok use banned by US Navy due to security concerns

Chinese app Tiktok has been banned for use on government-issued mobile phones and tablets in the US Navy, due to rising security concerns about the app's connections with the Chinese government. All US Navy personnel have been asked to delete Tiktok from government devices, failing which their access to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet will be revoked.

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Sun Dec 22 - Cnet

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