Leveraging Knowledge to Manage Your Data Risks
Researchers at Arizona State University and Citizen Lab have discovered that three families of Android VPN applications, used by millions of people worldwide, are related and owned by companies or individuals located in mainland China or Hong Kong with ties to the People’s Republic of China.
The researchers analyzed numerous VPN apps and the number…
Following in the footsteps of almost two dozen attorneys general in other states, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit on July 17, 2025, against Chinese online shopping platform Temu, alleging that it unlawfully collects Kentuckians’ data, violating their privacy, and counterfeiting “some of Kentucky’s most iconic brands.”
The complaint alleges that Temu:…
We have repeatedly warned our readers about the risks associated with TikTok. We are reminding our readers that the popular Temu app raises the same concerns.
The risks have prompted almost two dozen attorneys general to file lawsuits against Temu, alleging that it is “dangerous malware” that secretly monetizes user data in an unauthorized manner.…
