I asked this on another thread, and I’m truly curious.

What is the national security threat to the owners of TikTok having my contacts and other social media information? Can anyone help me understand the national security issue on this?

Is it just because the Chinese will spam my contacts with propaganda? Will they try to get my contacts to buy cheap Chinese stuff they don’t need in the first place? I really think this is super hyperventilated, hair on fire, nothing burger. Help me understand if I’m wrong on this.

@SpinozasHeresy For government devices I can see this as a security threat. For the rest it's just a potential invasion on your privacy and your braincells.

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I can see the government security concern.

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