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Age verification mechanisms on adult websites can be easily bypassed within seconds: Analysis
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 26 – Ethical hackers showed VPNs bypass UK porn age checks in seconds, with 66,000 more UK users turning to the dark web since new rules began, Ofcom said.
- The United Kingdom’s age verification requirement for adult websites went into effect earlier this week, mandating strong user age checks.
- This policy aimed to block under-18 users from explicit content after reports showed companies promoted tools to bypass verification.
- Ethical hackers quickly demonstrated that users could circumvent the age gate using simple VPN technology, which is widely available and easy to use.
- One viewer said he bypassed age checks in "less than 30 seconds," while Ofcom stated they will enforce compliance and expect robust implementation.
- The bypass risks pushing users toward more dangerous internet areas and prompted concerns about the limits of current safety measures and privacy exposure.
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