Phishing Training Fails, TikTok’s Backup Plan, Social Media Age Ban Bill

News and Updates:

• A Purdue University study found anti-phishing training may be worse than ineffective. Testing 12,000+ fintech employees, researchers saw no reduction in phishing link clicks — and in some cases, trained staff clicked slightly more often. Experts say companies should shift focus from costly training to technical defenses.
• TikTok is reportedly developing a new U.S.-only app, codenamed “M2,” to sidestep a pending federal ban. The replacement could debut in September as part of a sale to an Oracle-led investor group. Current TikTok would stay active until early 2026 under the tentative plan.
• The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) advanced in the U.S. Senate, proposing a ban on social media accounts for kids under 13 and limits on algorithms for users under 17. Critics warn the bill’s AI-based age estimation could misidentify millions of users, raising privacy and constitutional concerns.