10 Jul 2025
9m

Could Meta do more to protect us from cyber scams?

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The Indicator from Planet Money

This NPR Planet Money Indicator podcast episode discusses the disproportionate impact of cybercrime on small businesses. The episode features an interview with Hilary Hanning, owner of a New Orleans bar, who was victimized by a sophisticated Facebook scam. The interview explores the challenges small businesses face in protecting themselves from cyberattacks due to limited resources and expertise. The podcast also features commentary from a cybersecurity expert who argues that tech companies bear a greater responsibility for improving online security and should implement stronger default protections rather than relying solely on individual users to safeguard themselves. The episode highlights the significant financial losses small businesses incur from cybercrime and the need for systemic changes to address this issue.

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