21-Dec-2025 University of Sydney Code Blunder, TP-Link's Security Mishap, and ATM Heist Chaos

Hacked dAily, the pioneer in AI-driven cybersecurity podcasts, is here to give your morning data coffee some zing! In today's episode, the University of Sydney has accidentally unearthed a digital time capsule, revealing that even ancient code libraries can wreak modern-day mayhem. Tune in as they race to contain a breach stuffed mainly with dusty lecture notes—who knew academia could be so thrilling? Next up, TP-Link's Tapo C200 camera teaches a masterclass in fumbling cybersecurity by leaving its back door wide open, complete with metaphorical "welcome" mat. Looks like curtains are back in style to ward off unwanted guests! In a move straight from a spy thriller, an ATM jackpotting ring is allegedly painting the town red with the notorious Ploutus malware, cashing in faster than a discount coupon on Black Friday. Maybe they should pivot to job applications in finance rather than unfriendly withdrawals? Meanwhile, in Mitchell County, NC, where tech met a Stone Age flashback due to a ransomware blackout—turns out, memo pads and stone tablets don’t quite fit in email drafts. Finally, stop your cape-flying rescue spins: those frantic voicemails from "kids" are scams. Verify before you Venmo and keep cyber tricksters from robbing your wallet blind. Buckle up for this whirlwind tour through digital drama, because at Hacked dAily, your data security is our laugh—and learning line! 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.