"Teen Hackers Expose Security Weaknesses in Major Companies, Prompting Government Action"

A Department of Homeland Security-led review has revealed that a group of teenage hackers exploited security weaknesses in US telecom carriers and the business supply chain to breach major tech firms, including Microsoft and Samsung. The investigation found that intercepting text messages used by corporate employees to log into systems was alarmingly easy for the cybercriminals. The review recommends penalizing telecom firms with lax security practices and funding programs to steer American youth away from cybercrime. The report also highlights the need for the US to establish programs to direct young hackers away from criminal activities, similar to initiatives in the Netherlands and the UK.