The 4th edition of Cybersecurity Awareness Workshops organised by Cogniflux in Goa, led by India’s leading cybersecurity expert Dr Rakshit Tandon, concluded successfully from January 7 to 10, 2026, benefiting nearly 8,000 students, parents, professionals, and government staff across the state.
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Australia’s Bold Social Media Crackdown: Will Kids Actually Log Off?
Australia has officially begun enforcing its sweeping ban removing under-16s from social media. But despite government optimism, most children say they won’t log off. As teens share workarounds and flock to lesser-regulated corners of the internet, the ban has sparked a global conversation about online safety, digital maturity, and whether age limits alone can protect young people.
Australia Bans Social Media Accounts for Under-16s, Including YouTube, from December 2025
Starting December 10, the Australian government will ban children under 16 from holding accounts on YouTube, reversing its earlier exemption of the platform. Platforms that fail to comply face penalties of up to AU$50 million as part of a global-first effort to safeguard young users online.