The last information sources are discussing the problem of TikTok's social network. It must be acknowledged that the application has become very popular with users around the world, especially among young people, but there were also indignation and issues regarding its safety and impact.
Konstantin Korsun, cybersecurity expert, was consistent on this topic In 2000-2005, the deputy head of the department of fight against computer crime under the Department of Counterintelligence of the SBU. Cert-UA founder and first leader. Former director and co-founder of the Ukrainian cyber company.
“A petition for blocking the tins in Ukraine has already gained almost 11,000 votes out of 25,000 needed. I personally oppose any blocking for citizens-this is contrary to human rights and democratic principles for which we are fighting. Another thing is to ban the use of state structures, and it is just acceptable.
This social network collects much more personal data than other social networks - they themselves report it in their "Privacy Policy". In addition to the standard name of the-Telephone-Email, which you indicate when registering, the tick also receives your IP address, the name of the mobile operator, time zone data, brand and model of your device, version of its operating system, network type, screen resolution, names and facies and files. Audio devices are connected. And also data on the approximate location of the user: the seven-card, name and location of the Wi-Fi network, as well as with GPS-with the permission of the user, which he usually gives not particularly delving.
Of course, the Tick collects and analyzes data from all photos and videos of users, defining geolocation, individual objects, atmosphere, certain people on the elements of the face and body.
And all these ranges of data are directly included in Chinese intelligence and special services. And the PRC is a friend of our most fierce enemy-and therefore the chip should be considered as a tool for collecting intelligence in the interests of the enemy. No wonder the US plans to ban the TC at the legislative level.
Someone will say, what danger can stupid viral videos for teens? But not. Not only teenagers but also more adults look at these dances. Sometimes even people who make national level political decisions. And which can be prepared in some way the issuance of visions for viewing, which to form certain beliefs and to give some conclusions.
It is a kind of "wolf in sheep's skin". Therefore, I agree that the tick is the eyes of hostile special services in your smartphone, as well as telegrams. By the way, a similar but softer petition to ban telegrams in public authorities - the office blocked and did not allow it to be published. So I do not believe in a petition. Not for this power.
But is it possible to technically block the tin in Ukraine? In short: theoretically - maybe practically - no. Because practical implementation of effective blocks requires not only a large number of cheap technical means (which are not enough), but also clear legislative, regulatory, administrative and organizational support - which is also not in modern Ukraine. It is in the PRC, Iran, the Russian Federation, the DPRK and other countries of authoritarian-totalitarian.
And we do not forget that the lock is a box of Pandora. Today, you demand to block a frankly enemy chip, and the day after tomorrow will already decide on their own what social networks are forbidden, as they "harm national security by discrediting power institutions."
I continue to insist that in the digitized world, outdated police methods are no longer effective. A more advanced part of citizens needs clarification and arguments. Less advanced poffig. That's just the majority of them, and this is the root of most information security problems.
That is why I try to constantly explain these problems as possible: both for "advanced" and for "ordinary". Help the average become advanced. Save those who want to escape. To escape from propaganda and digital debilization "The role of cybersecurity is somewhat exaggerated."
