With the midterm elections happening in a few weeks, social media companies are now going after foreign-run websites believed to be trying to influence local elections.
TikTok could face a $29 million or £27 million fine after a UK investigation found that the video-sharing app may have failed to protect children's privacy.
While social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have been heavily scrutinized for misinformation and fake news propagating within their platforms, many have overlooked TikTok
Former Twitter cyber security chief Peiter Zatko, also known for his hacker name "Mudge," has accused his former employer of having security flaws, privacy threats, and lax controls.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly having payment issues with his social media platform Truth Social as it reportedly owes $1.6 million to its web-hosting services.