15-Jan-2026 Microsoft Takes Down RedVDS, Anchorage Hit by Cyber Incident, DeadLock Ransom Demands

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your new first stop for all things cybersecurity, served with a side of wit and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Today's lineup reads like a tech soap opera with less heartbreak but no shortage of digital drama. First, we have Amazon Web Services' little hiccup with AWS CodeBuild that left some GitHub repositories a bit too open for comfort. Someone’s innovative misstep turned into free VIP passes for cyber gremlins. Next, Anthropic's 'Claude Code' bug took an unsuspecting tour around their engineering department faster than a good office rumor. Remember, kids, ignoring bugs doesn’t make them less real! Onto the soundwaves, the 'WhisperPair' flaw in Bluetooth is certainly a tune no one needed. Turns out, your secret sing-along sessions might have a wider audience than expected—namely, a few sneaky hackers mixing their own beats. In our chaotic medley, Belgian hospital AZ Monica experienced an unexpected intermission courtesy of a ransomware attack. It seems cyber villains decided hospital IT systems were the true treasure troves, not the secrets of the universe, despite popular belief. Finally, even those plucky Aussies are feeling outsmarted by AI-generated images. Believe it when I say that catching scam images is now tougher than wrangling a croc on a Monday morning. Join us every day as we poke fun at cybersecurity's misadventures and navigate the digital realm, one headline at a time. Don't miss out! 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.

16 Tammi 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Join us every day to dive into the vortex of cybersecurity mishaps and marvels, boiled down to delicious byte-sized nuggets—no PhD required, though a sense of humor is strongly recommended! Today, we kick off with hackers crafting phishing scams so realistic you might feel like you’re logging into an enchanted realm instead of feeding cyber rogues your Facebook passwords. And if that wasn't enough, we've got hackers sneaking malicious content into Hugging Face Python libraries—because just when you thought your data was snug, surprise! It’s surrounded by poisoned metadata. Meanwhile, over in a shocking plot twist, a Texas data broker felt the wrath of the California Privacy Protection Agency and now owes $45,000 for selling sensitive information, proving that even in the digital realm, crime doesn’t pay—unless you're buying someone else's privacy. Also, Betterment stumbled upon a data breach that's conspiring with crypto scams. While they scramble for cover, we chuckle at the idea of investments coming with complimentary hackers, 90's pop song not optional. Finally, we explore how deepfake technology is giving new meaning to digital faith, as virtual pastors collect offerings—blurring the line between heaven-sent and hacker-sent. Tune in daily for all this and more, served with a side of witty cyber wisdom! 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.

14 Tammi 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber. Prepare for your daily dose of bizarre yet engaging cyber tales where fact meets humor! Today, we'll be unraveling the drama of digital deception worldwide. First up, it's "Villains Incorporated" as scammers dive deep into AI, forging fake WhatsApp groups for an OPCOPRO scam. They've turned deceit into an art form—someone tell them it's not the Oscars! Next, Britain's Ofcom investigates social media platform X under the UK Online Safety Act. Apparently, sharing AI-generated nudes is not in vogue. Who'd have thought? X might hear the cha-ching of an £8 million fine—a drop in the ocean for its billionaire owner. Meanwhile, Instagram assures users there’s no data breach. Your brunch snaps remain safely undisturbed by the menacing whispers of rumor-mill alley. Your cat videos might not be safe from viral fame, though! Remember TV crime heists? Well, Everest Ransomware claims a digital one with 900GB swiped from Nissan. While Nissan huddles in investigation mode, we suggest you secure your cybersecurity seatbelt! Lastly, in tech-friendly neighborly fashion, Apple is whispering sweet nothings with Google to overhaul Siri with AI magic, Gemini. Hopefully, soon Siri will suggest more than rice for dinner. Tune in for quick, sharp wit and deep dives (without the breach!) on your daily cybersecurity fix. 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.

13 Tammi 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that’s here to keep you entertained and informed! Forget the too-serious tone – we're injecting some much-needed humor and sarcasm into today’s digital headlines, because, hey, we all need to laugh through the tears, right? First up, MediaMarkt Switzerland has found itself center-stage in a not-so-glamorous cyber show, with 3.7 million customer records up for grabs on the dark web thanks to a hacker with an artistically baffling alias, "daghetiaw." We explore whether this breach ends better than your last gadget return fiasco. Meanwhile, Europol is giving us hope by cracking down on the Black Axe cybercrime syndicate. Watch out, cyber-villains, the law is catching up, even if your syndicate sounds like it came straight out of a questionable movie script. In legislative news, California puts its foot down, telling data brokers that swapping your cholesterol numbers should not be the season's hottest trend. Cheers to keeping your health stats as secretive as your last questionable pizza order! And in South Korea, Kyowon Group takes the dramatic “unplug and pray” route after a ransomware scare, giving employees a dreamy email-free day. Could it last? Finally, overachievement hits new heights, with a university domain effortlessly handing out A+ in cyber trickery by boosting shady websites. Who knew academic credibility was the ultimate digital cheat code? Join us daily for more cyber thrills and spills! 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.

12 Tammi 3min

Get ready for the wittiest ride through the chaos of cyberspace with Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Today's episode kicks off with the great Instagram escapade, where 17.5 million accounts learned the hard way that their personal data isn’t secured like a Fort Knox selfie vault—because who needs privacy, right? Then dive into a cyber-espionage tale so murky it should come with waders. The infamous MuddyWater group has a new name: RustyWater. Clearly, they've decided a rusty charm matches their spear-phishing exploits in the Middle East perfectly. What's next, LimescaleLeaks? Meanwhile, over on BreachForums—ironically the place for anonymous mischief—the admin gets an ironic twist of fate as their own user data leaks. Talk about poetic justice! Elsewhere, meet the shadowy troupe known as CrazyHunter, whose cyber escapades resemble a digital Houdini act. Whether they aim for world domination or a "look, no hands!" moment remains anyone's guess. Finally, deepfake tools that promised the thrill of digital deception are a bit more like a rusty wrench than a magic wand. Fancy that? Tune in now for your daily slice of cybersecurity shenanigans bundled with just the right amount of sarcasm to keep your firewall, and your sense of humor, up. 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.

11 Tammi 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we dive headfirst into the chaotic cyber seas for your daily dose of digital drama. Got a VPN on? You're gonna need it. First up, in a plot twist that Conan Doyle would admire, a hacker is handing out 40 million Condé Nast records like candy. And no, there’s no Nobel Prize for data breaches, but nice try. Subscribers are left contemplating their next magazine issue - will it include free identity theft? Next, the Illinois Department of Human Services seems to have mistaken their security settings for a Sudoku puzzle. Nearly 700,000 personal records went public, from what we must assume was a grave misclick. Their solution? A Secure Map Policy and a smile, plus a toll-free number to make it all better - talk about having it under "controll". In a new episode of "What's the Latest Breach?", the BlueDelta Hackers are on a credential-collecting spree. No one's safe, not even Gandalf can stop them sneaking into Microsoft and Google. Meanwhile, Fog Ransomware is swiping VPN credentials faster than you can say "password123". And as predictably as socks with sandals, scammers are using AI to industrialize investment fraud. Remember: in cyberland, skepticism is your best friend. Join us daily for more cyber capers and maybe a chuckle or two—stay secure out there! 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.

10 Tammi 3min

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.

9 Tammi 3min