Australians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world’s largest porn distributors said it was blocking users from its platforms as the country rolled out…

Australia has implemented new online age verification requirements for pornography websites, leading to many sites being blocked and users resorting to VPNs to access content, similar to measures in Britain, France, and several U.S. states.

Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.

Spain's LaLiga and its broadcasting partner Telefónica secured a court order on Tuesday requiring VPN providers NordVPN and ‌Proton VPN to block access within Spain to 16 websites accused of illegally ‌streaming LaLiga matches. The rulings, seen by Reuters, compel the VPN services to immediately make the IP addresses ​of the alleged piracy websites inaccessible from Spanish networks.

Chandigarh Police are facing challenges in their investigation into a series of bomb threats, with the use of VPNs and 'safe browsers' by perpetrators hampering their efforts.

Australian users are reportedly flocking to VPNs to circumvent new age verification requirements for pornographic websites, fearing the release of personal data, a trend previously seen in the UK.

“A child today can’t walk into a bar and order ​a drink, they can’t stroll into ‌a strip club or browse an adult shop or sit down at a blackjack table in a casino,” eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said

Delhi Police are facing significant challenges in investigating and curbing bomb hoaxes targeting schools, as perpetrators increasingly use VPNs and privacy-focused services to mask their identities.