A reflection of the US flag seen on the signs of the WeChat and TikTok apps on September 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Biden administration reviewing app security recommendations ordered after dropped WeChat and TikTok bans
- Federal agencies have submitted a report on the risks of apps associated with foreign adversaries along with recommended actions
- The Biden administration ordered the assessment of foreign apps after it scrapped a Trump-era executive action seeking to ban Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat
A reflection of the US flag seen on the signs of the WeChat and TikTok apps on September 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters