TikTok shuts down in the US as Trump throws the company a lifeline

TikTok shuts down in the US as Trump throws the company a lifeline
Summary: TikTok has been banned in the U.S. following a Supreme Court decision due to national security concerns, with the app displaying a message to users about its unavailability. However, former President Trump announced plans to issue an executive order to extend the ban’s enforcement period, allowing TikTok time to find a U.S. buyer. The situation remains fluid as TikTok’s website continues to operate, offering users access to their data and videos.

Threat Actor: ByteDance | ByteDance
Victim: TikTok | TikTok

Keypoints :

  • Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok over national security issues.
  • Trump plans to issue an executive order to extend TikTok’s operational period by 90 days.
  • Other ByteDance apps have also been removed from U.S. app stores alongside TikTok.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tiktok-shuts-down-in-the-us-as-trump-throws-the-company-a-lifeline/