Brussels Age Verification App Hacked in 2 Minutes by Security Expert
A security expert claims he hacked Brussels' new age verification app in under 2 minutes. Security consultant Paul Moore found the app stores sensitive user data on phones without protection, he wrote on social media.
Within hours of the European Union releasing its new age verification app, security consultant Paul Moore claimed he had broken into it in less than 2 minutes. Moore shared his findings in a widely circulated post on X, formerly Twitter.
The app was designed to help protect children by verifying ages before people can access social media platforms and adult websites. This effort is part of the EU's broader push to strengthen online protections for minors.
According to Moore's analysis, the app stores sensitive personal data directly on users' phones without proper security protections. This means hackers could potentially access private information like identity documents or personal details.
The quick breach highlights ongoing challenges with digital age verification systems. Many privacy advocates have raised concerns about these apps collecting and storing personal data, especially for something as sensitive as age verification.
This app was meant to protect kids online by checking ages on social media and adult websites. If it can be broken so quickly, your personal information could be at risk when using it.
The EU will likely need to address the security flaws before the app can be safely used by the public.
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