EU’s new age verification app is facing serious scrutiny after a rapid security bypass was demonstrated.
The app, designed to standardize age checks across online platforms, was reportedly compromised within minutes — raising concerns about how user data is handled.
Key concerns:
• Local storage of sensitive credentials
• Potential exposure of user identity data
• Questions around real-world security vs theoretical design
The bigger issue isn’t just one app — it’s the model:
Centralized identity systems can create single points of failure.
When security fails, the scale of impact is massive.
This isn’t just about privacy — it’s about trust in digital infrastructure.