About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of teen hacking and cybercrime among Gen Z, featuring insights from a young hacker speaking from prison.
Teen hacking. A new generation of tech-savvy Gen Z-ers, descending into a life of cybercrime. Chasing cash and status. Hijacking celebrities’ social media… and Las Vegas casinos. The young man behind an historic breach speaks out from prison. The shocking thing experts are asking parents to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: ABC News
Guest: the young man
Topics covered
- teen hacking
- cybercrime
- Gen Z
- social media
- Las Vegas casinos
- cybersecurity
Keywords
- teen hacking
- cybercrime
- Gen Z
- social media
- Las Vegas casinos
- cybersecurity
- prison interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC News
Places: Las Vegas
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