A critical vulnerability in the European Union's newly launched age-verification app can be exploited in just two minutes, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive user data. This security flaw has significant implications, as it could be used to bypass age restrictions and potentially expose minors to harmful content. The app, designed to protect children from accessing age-restricted online services, is now at risk of being compromised by malicious actors. The ease and speed of exploitation are particularly concerning, as they suggest a lack of robust security measures in place. The breach of the EU's age-verification app signals a potentially evolving attack method, which may have downstream effects on regulatory and supply-chain security1. So what this means for cybersecurity practitioners is that they should be prepared for potential regulatory updates and supply-chain disruptions in response to this vulnerability.