29-Jan-2026: n8n Vulnerabilities, Empire's Downfall, PyPI Sneak Attacks, and Moltbot's Betrayal

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. In today's episode, we've curated some deliciously dubious tech tales that may or may not make you want to toss your laptop out the window. First up, let's talk about n8n. Remember the software that vowed to streamline our lives? Turns out, it accidentally handed cybercriminals the keys to the kingdom by unveiling two critical vulnerabilities. We could say they "automagically" created chaos instead of calm—oopsie! Next, we dive into the cybercrime escapades of the not-so-imperial owner of the Empire Market. This cyber "czar" has admitted to a rather narcotic conspiracy. Yep, it appears his technologically-savvy fortress crumbled faster than a house of cards. Meanwhile, over at PyPI, cyber tricksters smuggled in Remote Access Trojans disguised as spellcheckers. It's Shakespearean irony at its finest—a spellchecker that spells trouble! Who said coding editors couldn’t be thrilling? On the ransomware front, the Sicarii gang is ghosting everyone by locking data without asking for ransom. It's like throwing the key into a digital Bermuda Triangle. Just when you thought it was a simple shakedown! Finally, take heed of Moltbot—the AI coding assistant that doubles as the malware fairy. An innocent coding helper? Think again—your code might just come with a side of calamity. Join us daily as we navigate these cyber shenanigans with a blend of wit and a touch of sarcasm. Keep those systems secure, folks! 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.