15-Mar-2026: FBI Breach, Storm-2561 VPN Scam, PhantomRaven npm Attacks; INTERPOL Disrupts Cybercrime Infrastructure

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, delivering crucial daily insights for CISOs and security leaders. The FBI is facing scrutiny after a breach involving files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, reportedly caused by human error, raising fresh concerns about the protection of highly sensitive federal data. Storm-2561 is targeting corporate users through fake VPN websites and trojanized installers, showing how search manipulation and trusted software impersonation remain effective tools for credential theft. Researchers have identified new PhantomRaven attack waves targeting the npm ecosystem, underscoring the continued risk of software supply chain compromise for developers and organizations relying on open-source packages. England Hockey is investigating an alleged breach claimed by the AiLock ransomware group, highlighting the growing exposure of sports organizations and nonprofits to cyber extortion and data theft. And finally, a major INTERPOL-led operation has disrupted more than 45,000 malicious IPs and servers tied to ransomware, phishing, and malware, reinforcing the importance of global coordination in fighting cybercrime. Stay informed with Hacked dAily for vital insights into the ever-changing threats impacting business security. 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.