The TikTok ban was implemented due to concerns of Chinese government exploitation for spying or influencing US public opinion. Despite briefly shutting down, TikTok is back in service in the US with Oracle’s support. While existing users can access the app, new downloads and updates are unavailable on Apple and Google stores due to the ban, with violators facing penalties.
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Russia-linked website evades Singapore government blocking with new branding, study finds
SINGAPORE: A study reveals that the Russia-linked site Asianews.io has resurfaced in Singapore after being blocked as Alamak.io. Researchers from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies noted that both sites share the same operator and content, raising concerns about ongoing threats of hostile information campaigns. The Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring Asianews.io, which has thus far not targeted Singaporeans directly, highlighting the evolving nature of such threats. Full Article
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