The Canadian government has decided to remove WeChat and Kaspersky applications from its devices due to privacy and security risks. The government states that the data collection methods of these apps pose a significant threat to privacy and it wants to ensure the security of its networks and data. There is currently no evidence of compromised information as a result of using these apps.
OTTAWA — The federal government is banning WeChat and Kaspersky applications from its phones over security concerns.
The government says both apps will be removed from its devices today and users will be blocked from downloading WeChat or Kaspersky products in the future.
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