06-Dec-2025: Cloudflare Naps, React.js Reacts, Iberia Hack Drama & Self-Upgrading Malware

Dive into the chaotic galaxy of cyber mishaps with Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast from Cytadel Cyber that keeps you on the pulse while injecting a dash of humor and wit into your daily routine. Today's episode is your backstage pass to the land of digital drama. First, let's marvel at the "Mona Lisa" of tech blunders with Cloudflare's latest timeout—because who doesn't love a serene view of 500 errors? Then, it's over to the unfolding saga of the 'React2Shell' vulnerability, where developers are gifted an unexpected invite to an all-night JavaScript bug-squashing marathon. Grab your loops and caffeine, folks; it’s crunch time. Get a seat for the thriller of 'virtual kidnapping' scams, a captivating social media exploitation trick so intricate, even Hollywood screenwriters are taking notes. Beware your blurry vacation selfies—they might just be the star of the next low-fi ransom plot. And, as if out of a cybercriminal cookbook, the Everest Ransomware Gang has attempted its own costly plot with a $6 million demand from Iberia Airlines, nudging even the most unlawful to stay current with inflation—complete with the virtual equivalent of complimentary peanuts. Finally, we discover that malware has gone all 21st century, adopting AI to self-revamp like a secretive tech guru. It's innovation with a dash of malevolence and a hint of familiar sci-fi dread. Tune in for these stories and more, because in the world of cybersecurity, there's always something brewing—or crashing. This episode is sponsored by Cytadel Cyber. Specialist in Ransomware Readiness Assessments, Threat Intel-Led Red Teaming, AI DeepFakes, AI Voice Cloning and AI Vishing Simulations. Cyatdel helps you test your cyber resilience against the threats of today, keeping your data secure. Checkout cytadel.co.uk for more information.