Despite the rollout of stronger security tools by social media platforms, account takeovers remain widespread, with cybersecurity experts attributing most breaches to avoidable user behaviour rather than sophisticated hacking techniques.
Australia has become the first country in the world to prohibit children under 16 from using major social media platforms, including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, Kick,
Efforts to combat fake news remain challenging as misleading content spreads rapidly online. Regulators debate stricter policies to curb disinformation while balancing free speech concerns.
