18-Jan-2026 Google Pays Millions, Supreme Hack, HR Threats, DragonForce Strikes Again

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where your data worries get a humorous twist. Today, Google is reaching into its $8.25 million piggy bank to say, "Oops, our bad," after allegedly tracking data from kids. Maybe next time they'll offer a complimentary bag of expensive Pop-Tarts instead? Moving on, a Tennessee guy decided the Supreme Court's cyber firewalls needed a bit of excitement, hacking their filing system as if auditioning for Mr. Robot. His new skill set includes both hacking and humility—he’s one to skip on the judicial Christmas card list. Next up, cybercriminals with a penchant for nostalgia have turned Chrome extensions into tools for stealing HR credentials. Because who wouldn’t want to harken back to the golden age of malware? Remember to double-check those browser extensions, because your HR info might just be the latest treasure. Meanwhile, the DragonForce ransomware group flexed their muscles, filching a colossal 420 GB of data from two businesses. While JR Advertising and NWIMS IT are left pondering their privacy, DragonForce seems to thrive on this digital-age heist. And finally, in the world of virtual irony, OpenAI assures us that ChatGPT’s wisdom won’t falter despite the onset of ads. Because, of course, AI is famously indifferent to commercial influence. Listen in and stay secure until tomorrow's dose of digital drama! 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.