How TikTok can circumvent privacy protections and performs device tracking that gives TikTok full access to user data, the US government warns about ransomware attacks after Biden’s new sanctions against Russia, and details about the latest beta for iOS 15.4 which includes new features designed to prevent Apple AirTags from being used to stalk people.
** Links mentioned on the show **
TikTok Can Circumvent Apple and Google Privacy Protections and Access Full User Data, 2 Studies Say (Exclusive)
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tiktok-circumvent-apple-google-privacy-140000271.html
US officials tell businesses to watch for potential ransomware attacks after Biden announces Russia sanctions
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-officials-tell-businesses-to-watch-for-potential-ransomware-attacks-after-biden-announces-russia-sanctions/ar-AAUbrCn
New AirTags anti-stalking measures appear in iOS 15.4 beta
https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/23/22947063/airtags-anti-stalking-ios-15-4-beta-4-privacy-notice
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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from The Shared Security Show authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/02/28/tiktok-circumvents-privacy-protections-russian-sanction-attacks-apple-airtag-anti-stalking-measures/
