When Social Media Shuts Its Doors: Meta’s Teen Ban in Australia and the Battle Against Cybercrime
On December 4, 2025, a wave of digital disruption swept across Australia as Meta began blocking users under the age of 16 from its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Overnight, countless young teens found their accounts deactivated or inaccessible, and new users under 16 were prevented from signing up. The sudden change sparked a…
