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U.S. Army: Chinese App TikTok A ‘Cyber Threat,’ Soldiers Banned From Using It

Paul Bois
U.S. Army: Chinese App TikTok A ‘Cyber Threat,’ Soldiers Banned From Using It
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The U.S. Army has now banned soldiers from using the popular Chinese app TikTok after determining it to be a cybersecurity threat.

“It is considered a cyber threat,” Army spokeswoman Lt. Col. Robin Ochoa said of the situation. “We do not allow it on government phones.”

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