Military Warned Against Using TikTok
The U.S. Army is the latest branch of the armed services to issue an order against using TikTok.
Who Is It Targeting: Video app users
What Is It: Data theft, “leaky” app
What Are They After: The U.S. Army just became the second branch of the military to warn its members that they are not to download, install or use the app TikTok on their government-issued phones. The Chinese app, popular with young users, lets you create brief video clips that you then share on your social media channels. A number of security worries have cropped up concerning stolen information through the TikTok app, and the Army is not taking any chances.
How Can You Avoid It:
- Make sure you understand all the privacy permissions you are granting when you open a new account
- Do not be in a hurry to download the latest app
- If you cannot tell what data the app uses or shares with others, then it is best to avoid it
If you think you may be a victim of identity theft, contact the Identity Theft Resource Center for toll-free, no-cost assistance at 888.400.5530. Find more information about current scams and alerts here. For full details of this scam check out this article from Fox 5 San Diego.
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