The EU becomes the latest authority to signal that VPNs are next, after launching its age verification app — here's how VPNs went from a necessity security tool to circumvention software that needs to be restricted As the internet gets age-gated, users turn to VPN apps in a bid to circumvent mandatory checks. The EU is now the last to turn its attention towards this tech — and cybersecurity experts are worried. #age_verification #VPN_apps #security_tool #mandatory_checks #latest_authority #necessity_security #circumvention_software #circumvent_mandatory #verification_app #users_turn
Apple’s iOS-level age verification is a mess right now — but it could be the hero we need Stricter age verification checks for online content – especially social media — are becoming the norm across the world. #social_media #age_verification #age #verification_checks #Stricter_age #online_content #iOS-level_age
New regulator, age verification in gaming rules #rules #age_verification #age #gaming_rules #regulator
US may force operating systems to have mandatory age verification, share info with third parties Here lies darkness. #age_verification #operating_systems #share_info #lies_darkness #force_operating
One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks Recent systemd updates store user birth dates for age verification, causing debate across Linux distros over legal compliance and privacy concerns. #age_verification #kids #Linux #checks_Recent #Recent_systemd #penguin #suitable
'I can't believe this is happening': iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I'd do the same The impact of the UK's age verification law continues, with Apple implementing age checks for iOS 26.4 users, and some already plan to flee to Android. #age_verification #iPhone_users #verification_law #Apple_implementing #law_continues #verification_push #implementing_age
Apple rolls out age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 — right after Meta and Google get fined for not protecting kids There's growing momentum behind holding tech companies to account for protecting children, as Apple adds age verification in the UK. #age_verification #tech_companies #Apple_adds #protecting_children #Apple_rolls #growing_momentum #holding_tech
I tried Australia's favorite VPN for 24 hours — and it's only a few improvements away from being a superb free VPN It shot to second on the iOS App Store in the wake of age verification, but is it any good? #age_verification #App_Store #Australia_favorite #iOS_App #favorite_VPN #free_VPN #superb_free
Worried about Australian age verification measures? I've found the cheapest way to secure your personal data for years to come New legislation is raising eyebrows, but there's some great ways to stay secure #Australian #age_verification #Worried #Australian_age #verification_measures #measures #raising_eyebrows
Australians are turning to VPN Super Unlimited Proxy to for age verification — but there are much more trustworthy alternatives If you're worried about your personal data, make sure you're using a VPN you can trust #VPN #age_verification #personal_data #Super_Unlimited #Unlimited_Proxy #VPN_Super #trustworthy_alternatives
VPN Australia: Can you trust the country’s most popular age verification downloads? Are VPN – Super Unlimited Proxy, NordVPN and Proton up to the task? #age_verification #VPN_Australia #verification_downloads #popular_age #Super_Unlimited #Unlimited_Proxy
Australia’s age verification rules: Is a VPN ban on the horizon? Australia’s new mandatory age verification rules for adult content have triggered a surge in VPN downloads. With lawmakers in the UK and elsewhere now considering restrictions on these privacy tools to prevent circumvention, we look at whether Australia is likely to follow suit #rules #VPN #Australia #age_verification #age #verification #verification_rules #VPN_ban #VPN_downloads #horizon
VPNs surge in Australia as mandatory age verification for adult content begins .... #age_verification #mandatory_age #VPNs_surge #content_begins #adult_content
The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake. #age_verification #pay #mandatory_age #favorite_apps #scientists #age-gated #changing
'A liability trap' — NordVPN slams Utah age verification law targeting VPN users Utah lawmakers are a step closer to enforcing a new age verification law that NordVPN warns could "punish all VPN users globally." Here's everything you need to know about the controversial bill. #age_verification #VPN_users #verification_law #targeting_VPN #Utah_age #users_Utah #slams_Utah
Scientists warn against crappy age verification: 'if implemented without careful consideration… the new regulation might cause more harm than good' Scientists and researchers from respected institutions lay out the case against age verification as we're beginning to know it. #age_verification #Scientists #Scientists_warn #careful_consideration #respected_institutions #institutions_lay #crappy_age
California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's what you need to know, and why some Linux distros are in the firing line The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros. #age_verification #Linux_distros #California_age #proving_controversial #verification_law #firing_line #real_headache
A new California law says all operating systems, including Linux, need to have some form of age verification at account setup I wonder how the government of California plans to enforce it? #age_verification #operating_systems #including_Linux #California_law #California_plans #account_setup
Security researchers claim Persona, the provider behind Discord's UK age verification 'experiment', performs '269 individual verification checks' on user data, including those for terrorism and espionage I'm sure this will be well-received. #age_verification #user_data #claim_Persona #Security_researchers #individual_verification #researchers_claim #verification_checks'
Wisconsin scraps VPN ban from age verification bill following backlash Lawmakers hear the concerns of VPN users across the country, removing VPN blocking requirements from the age verification bill. Yet, experts warn that the proposed law still comes with some major issues. #age_verification #verification_bill #removing_VPN #backlash_Lawmakers #Lawmakers_hear #scraps_VPN #VPN_ban
