TikTok faced a substantial operational disruption in the United States due to the enactment of the PAFACA law, leading to its removal from app stores and ceasing its function on millions of devices. The consequence was a ban on updates and new content, pushing users to look for alternatives like Xiaohongshu. Despite being non-operational, the app wasn't forcibly removed from phones, and users could potentially circumvent the ban. The action implicated significant implications for TikTok's market presence, affected its user base, and raised questions about compliance and corporate strategy in response to political regulations.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-around-the-us-tiktok-ban/
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "1/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"