09-Jan-2026 WinRAR Fakes, London Council Hack, North Korean QR Scams, Qilin's Ransomware Rampage

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where digital chaos meets lighthearted sarcasm, brought to you by the cyber wizards at Cytadel Cyber. Every day, we're peeling back the layers of digital mayhem—because what could be more entertaining than hackers with a PhD in Mischief? Today's stories are a doozy! First up, it's a Trojan War of sorts but with fake WinRAR files popping up in the wild west of Chinese websites. These fakes come with a bonus prize: malware! Who wouldn't want a little espionage with their file extraction? Meanwhile, over in London, a council hack has residents jumping like cats at the sight of a cucumber, thanks to a data breach. Hackers are loving this as much as locals love a soggy jam sponge. The FBI entered its spy-mode, revealing North Korean cyber masterminds using QR codes for spear-phishing adventures. Remember, just because it's a QR code doesn't mean it's leading you to a good deal; it might just be a one-way ticket to cybersecurity mayhem. Also on the docket: the Qilin ransomware group, proving they can multitask across continents better than any seasoned traveler. And lastly, hackers are crashing AI's party by twisting its digital arm with stolen data. Apparently, AI is getting more drama than a soap opera these days. Tune in daily for your dose of cybersecurity chaos, humor, and insights! 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.