What’s supercharging data breaches?

This episode of The Indicator from Planet Money delves into the escalating business of data breaches and cybercrime. Cooper Katz McKim and Waylon Wong discuss the dark web and the increasing accessibility of cybercrime due to AI and the franchising of hacking tools. They highlight how cybercriminals are outpacing cybersecurity efforts, with AI accelerating attacks and making it easier for non-technical individuals to engage in criminal activities. The discussion includes a demonstration of the "Have I Been Pwned" service, revealing the prevalence of data breaches, and emphasizes the need for collective action from governments, businesses, and academics to combat this growing threat.