How do we break the cycle of Teenage Cybercrime?

How does a teenage hacker become a cybercrime kingpin? At Zero Day Con 2026, BBC Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy explores the human side of cybercrime, examining how young people become involved in hacking communities and the pathways that can lead from curiosity to organised cybercrime. Drawing on his reporting and interviews with notorious hackers, including Aleksanteri Kivimäki, Joe examines the real-world impact of cyber attacks, the evolution of cybercriminal groups, and the growing influence of modern gangs such as DragonForce. Watch the full session to learn why teenage cybercrime continues to grow, what drives young offenders, and how organisations, educators and society can help break the cycle. #ZeroDayCon #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #JoeTidy #LizardSquad #ThreatIntelligence #CyberRisk #Smarttech247