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The $22 Costume Mask that Could Enable Teenagers to Hack the Social Media Ban

Australia's social media ban for under 16s faces workarounds from VPNs and facial mask tricks, with one in three Australians using VPNs, NordVPN reports.

Summary by ABC Australia
From December 10, social media platforms will be forced to block under 16s in Australia from holding accounts, but experts warn age checks can be easily bypassed in several ways, including a $22 "old man" mask.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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