Bottom line: Senators Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have called out TikTok for withholding safety features from millions of US users.
What's happening: Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal sent a letter to TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, on Wednesday, citing a lack of transparency and accountability. TikTok has been accused of knowingly withholding a critical safety measure from its US users, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats. This safety feature, known as "Find My Kids," allows parents to locate their children's devices and monitor their online activity. The feature was available on iOS devices but was removed from Android devices.
What to do: Security leaders should review TikTok's terms of service and ensure their users are aware of the risks associated with the platform. They should also consider implementing additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication and regular software updates, to protect their users from potential threats.