26-Dec-2025: Microsoft, Chrysler, Windows, and Cybersecurity: Ransomware Galore and New Defenses

Kick off your day with Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to keep your digital life as drama-free as possible—if only our stories weren't as thrilling as your favorite TV shows. Today, Microsoft Teams dons its cape, letting admins play VIP guard and block pesky external users. Who knew keeping unwelcome guests out could feel so empowering? Next, Chrysler takes a not-so-sleek ride with the Everest Ransomware group. They've nabbed 1088 GB of sensitive data, stirring the plot thicker than any soap opera. Meanwhile, cybercriminals impersonate Windows activation domains to spread malware. They're deploying PowerShell malware like Netflix serves up binge-worthy dramas—ingeniously! Our criminals are hard at work from home. If they put their skills to good, imagine the software they'd create! Hermes Medical Solutions interrupts its MRI scans for ransomware diagnostics, thanks to a brush with the Termite group, while Nomani scams take sci-fi to heart with AI-generated deepfakes. These ads dupe investors more successfully than any snake oil salesperson. Best advice? Channel that inner skeptic and scrutinize like Sherlock. Join us daily for cybersecurity updates, served with a side of humor, sarcasm, and a dash of healthy skepticism so you can laugh in the face of cyber threats (just don't let them see it). 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.