Why are major companies experiencing so many data breaches?

Major companies get hacked because their digital locks are sometimes weak or broken.

Imagine you have a toy box that's full of your favorite toys. You want to keep it safe from kids who might take them without asking. So, you put on a lock. But if the lock is easy to pick, like just turning it one way, then someone can open it quickly and steal all your toys.

That’s kind of what happens with companies. They have big toy boxes (their data), and they use locks (security systems) to keep them safe. But sometimes, those locks aren’t as strong as they should be, maybe the company didn’t fix a broken lock or used an old one that someone already knows how to open.

Also, some companies let people in through secret passageways (like passwords or special codes). If someone finds out the secret code, they can walk right in and take whatever they want from the toy box, like your personal information or money.

It’s not always because the company is lazy. Sometimes it’s just that the locks got worn down over time, and no one noticed until it was too late.