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Venezuelan oil giant PVDSA hit by cyberattack amid US conflict
The Venezuelan Oil Ministry has been hit by a cyberattack, which it believes was carried out by the US.
Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia
Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules
"We're going to be watching really closely" – politicians around the world are taking inspiration from Australia's social media ban
As Australia implements its strict age verification regime, worldwide politicians are taking notes. So, which country will be next to kick off teens from social media apps?
Missouri enforces mandatory age verification
Missouri is the latest US state to enforce age verification legislation, and it's set to provoke yet another surge in VPN usage. Here's what's at stake for your privacy, and what you can do about it.
US Congress to consider App Store age verification measures
While the Congress is set to discuss 19 bills focused on child safety online, the App Store Accountability Act is the one that worries Apple and Google the most. Here's what's at stake.
Missouri search for VPNs quadruples as age verification laws kick in
Starting from November 30, age checks became mandatory to access adult-only content. And citizens are turning to VPNs.
Age verification or censorship? Missouri's new rules are age-gating way more than adult sites
A day after implementation, experts' concerns about the law's mission creep seem to have become a reality. Here's all we know.
Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law – but are they ready?
Missouri's law is set to further fuel the debate around age verification and privacy. Digital IDs could be good for security if well-implemented, but some websites are taking a different route.
