078 - Privacy Concerns With TikTok

05/22/23 • 13 min

Numerous states have placed a formal ban on the use of the popular social media platform TikTok, leaving users to question its safety surrounding data and asset privacy.

Today, Jason, Steve, and Matt discuss the restrictions, current threat model, and perceived threats in hopes of easing some concerns. The team encourages being proactive and protecting your data before worrying about platforms accessing it.

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Numerous states have placed a formal ban on the use of the popular social media platform TikTok, leaving users to question its safety surrounding data and asset privacy.

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CyberSound™ - 078 - Privacy Concerns With TikTok

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This is CyberSound, your simplified and fundamentals-focused source for all things cybersecurity, with your hosts, Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca and Matt Fusaro.

Jason Pufahl 00:14

Welcome to CyberSound. I'm your host, Jason Pufahl, joined, as always, by Steve Maresca and Matt Fusaro.

Matt Fusaro 00:19

Hello.

Steven Maresca 00:19