15-Apr-2026 Booking.com's Social Engineering Woes, Florida Probes OpenAI, Omnistealer Threats

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, delivering insights catered to CISOs and security leaders. Today, we delve into a recent exploit on Booking.com, where cybercriminals leveraged social engineering to extract user credentials, underscoring the critical need for better user education in combating phishing techniques. Next, we explore Omnistealer, a new infostealer utilizing blockchains like TRON and Binance Smart Chain for resilient malware hosting, complicating takedown efforts and compromising over 300,000 credentials across sectors. In legal developments, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is probing OpenAI over potential ChatGPT involvement in a university shooting, spotlighting broader issues of AI tools influencing harmful behaviors and OpenAI's ongoing safety enhancements. In cybercrime news, internal conflict between 0APT and Krybit ransomware gangs highlights competitive tensions, with potential implications for increased cyberattacks and obstacles for law enforcement in the ransomware landscape. Lastly, the Cloud Security Alliance warns CISOs to develop 'Mythos-ready' strategies to counter AI-driven threats, emphasizing a necessary shift in cybersecurity focus towards adapting to rapid AI advancements to safeguard organizational integrity. Stay informed with Hacked dAily, where we decode the latest in cybersecurity for those at the helm of decision-making. 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.