TLDR Dev · MISCELLANEOUS

BRUSSELS LAUNCHED AN AGE CHECKING APP. HACKERS SAY IT TAKES 2 MINUTES TO BREAK IT

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The European Union launched a new mobile app for online age verification, with President Ursula von der Leyen claiming it was technically ready and open-source. However, cybersecurity experts and hackers swiftly found privacy and security flaws, showing that the app could be compromised in minutes. Vulnerabilities included unprotected storage of sensitive user data, bypassable biometric authentication, and the potential for underage individuals to use an adult's authenticated device.