As of January 19, 2025, TikTok has become unavailable in the US following a federal ban. The ban resulted from a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court due to national security concerns and fears around potential data manipulation by Chinese authorities. The ban affects both existing and new users, and other apps by ByteDance have also become unavailable. The company expressed regret and is working to restore services as soon as possible.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to