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The Chinese-owned social media app TikTok will soon be blocked on all devices used by the UK government, according to recent announcements. Following a security review of the app ordered by Cabinet Office Ministers, Oliver Dowden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the plans earlier today. "We are today prohibiting this programme from government devices because the security of sensitive government data must come first. The use of additional data-extracting applications will be monitored, according to Dowden. The TikTok software asks users for permission to view data stored on the device when it is first installed read more UK Joins US, Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybers...

The UK government has made public what it calls ambitious plans to strengthen the public sector employees' ability to detect and combat fraud. The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA), which was unveiled late last year, would be in charge of the new Anti-Fraud Profession Strategy. By the end of 2023, the government plans to train 250 fraud risk experts in addition to upskilling 7000 counter-fraud workers. A new Apprenticeship in Counter Fraud, which will debut in 2024 and run concurrently with the current Fraud Investigation Apprenticeship, will serve as the strategy's third pillar read more UK Government Plans Skills Boost for Public Sector Fraud Fight. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the...