Age verification tools on adult websites bypassed in seconds
Ethical hackers have shown Sky News how new age verification systems can be bypassed on pornographic websites in a matter of seconds.
On Friday, toughened rules came into force that mean companies hosting adult content online must block under-18s using "highly effective age verification".
That could include AI tools that use pictures to estimate someone's age, bank or ID checks, or more technical solutions using browser cookies.
But hours later, two ethical hackers demonstrated just how simple it is to get around the measures designed to protect young people on the internet.
Using widely available technology, Chris Kubecka and Paula Popovici quickly accessed numerous pornography sites without ever verifying their ages. ...
