Chinese App Temu: Data Theft or Misinformation?
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Posted 3 days ago
Americans are being warned to stop using the Chinese app Temu due to its alleged data theft activities.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has issued a warning to Americans about the use of the Temu marketplace app, stating that it is effectively a "data theft business."
Griffin said that it is common for online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart to collect certain consumer data as part of their normal course of business. However, he believes that Temu is using malware and spyware to "get into your phone, your device, and to collect your data."
Temu is operated by Shanghai, China-based parent company Pinduoduo Inc., which includes "former Chinese communist officials" in its ranks, according to Griffin.
A lawsuit has been filed against the firm's parent company, seeking a jury trial as well as a permanent block against Temu's data-collection activities. The suit primarily cites research from Grizzly Research, which analyzes publicly traded firms, and alleges that Temu can "purposely ... gain unrestricted access to a user's phone operating system, including, but not limited to, a user's camera, specific location, contacts, text messages, documents, and other applications."
In a statement to The Epoch Times, a Temu spokesperson said that the company is "disappointed" and that the Arkansas lawsuit doesn't cite "any independent fact-finding." The spokesperson also stated that the allegations in the lawsuit are based on misinformation circulated online, primarily from a short-seller, and are totally unfounded.
However, Griffin and other officials are concerned that Temu's data collection activities could pose a threat to American consumers' privacy and security. They are urging Americans to be cautious when using the app and to consider alternative marketplaces.
This warning comes as tensions between the US and China continue to rise, with concerns about Chinese espionage and cybersecurity threats becoming increasingly prevalent. It is important for Americans to be aware of the potential risks associated with using Chinese-owned apps and to take steps to protect their personal information.
In other news, American cattle ranchers are facing another attack, this time from a different angle. The details of this attack are still emerging, but it is clear that the ranching industry is facing a number of challenges. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
Sources:
rumble.com
theepochtimes.com
thefederalist.com
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has issued a warning to Americans about the use of the Temu marketplace app, stating that it is effectively a "data theft business."
Griffin said that it is common for online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart to collect certain consumer data as part of their normal course of business. However, he believes that Temu is using malware and spyware to "get into your phone, your device, and to collect your data."
Temu is operated by Shanghai, China-based parent company Pinduoduo Inc., which includes "former Chinese communist officials" in its ranks, according to Griffin.
A lawsuit has been filed against the firm's parent company, seeking a jury trial as well as a permanent block against Temu's data-collection activities. The suit primarily cites research from Grizzly Research, which analyzes publicly traded firms, and alleges that Temu can "purposely ... gain unrestricted access to a user's phone operating system, including, but not limited to, a user's camera, specific location, contacts, text messages, documents, and other applications."
In a statement to The Epoch Times, a Temu spokesperson said that the company is "disappointed" and that the Arkansas lawsuit doesn't cite "any independent fact-finding." The spokesperson also stated that the allegations in the lawsuit are based on misinformation circulated online, primarily from a short-seller, and are totally unfounded.
However, Griffin and other officials are concerned that Temu's data collection activities could pose a threat to American consumers' privacy and security. They are urging Americans to be cautious when using the app and to consider alternative marketplaces.
This warning comes as tensions between the US and China continue to rise, with concerns about Chinese espionage and cybersecurity threats becoming increasingly prevalent. It is important for Americans to be aware of the potential risks associated with using Chinese-owned apps and to take steps to protect their personal information.
In other news, American cattle ranchers are facing another attack, this time from a different angle. The details of this attack are still emerging, but it is clear that the ranching industry is facing a number of challenges. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
Sources:
rumble.com
theepochtimes.com
thefederalist.com
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