Canadian-owned porn-video site under Aylo; history of regulation battles and platform moderation
The Guardian reports a new graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines a dystopian future where China and the United States are at war in 2035. It foregrounds the experiences of the Chinese-speaking diaspora and argues authoritarianism everywhere is bad, while highlighting risks to journalists and artists who criticise Beijing.
Ofcom has opened an investigation into Pornhub’s age verification process, examining whether Aylo’s device-level checks are highly effective under the Online Safety Act. The regulator says the service provider bears responsibility for age assurance and is concerned that due diligence and testing may have been inadequate. A fine could reach up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue.
The ShinyHunters cybercrime group is linked to a Dutch arrest after claims it breached the FBI’s jobs portal. Authorities say a 24-year-old Amsterdam suspect is in custody, suspected of involvement with the group and of seeking two murders. FBI and Dutch police are pursuing leads as the case expands across the United States and Europe.