20-Jan-2026 Google Gemini Glitch, UK Social Media Ban, and DNS Domain Drama Unfold

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, where we serve up the latest cyber shenanigans with a side of sarcasm! Brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, we're here to keep you engaged and informed – professionally, of course. Today's top stories are proof that tech giants and world leaders alike can have their 'oops' moments. First, even Google couldn't keep their calendar straight as Gemini exposed private data through sneaky invites. A friendly reminder that curiosity might not just kill the cat, but also your calendar privacy. Meanwhile, the UK's Prime Minister is thinking of soaking up WiFi waves by banning social media for kids. Great news for board game sales, bad news for TikTok dancers. It’s all to tackle cyberbullying, but can we really picture kids with books over screens? In a twist straight from a hacker novel, researchers nabbed a hacker network by exploiting a DNS oversight, inadvertently becoming cyber detectives. Who knew cybercrime could backfire in such an embarrassingly hilarious way? And finally, the cyber heist of the century sees Qilin ransomware group snatching up data from the likes of Vietnam Airlines. Brace yourself for another blockbuster hit! Tune in daily as we delve into the glamorous, sometimes ridiculous world of cybersecurity. Because in the digital realm, staying informed is the only way to keep the chaos at bay—mostly. 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.