15-May-2026: Windows Vulnerability, Abrigo Breach, VELVET CHOLLIMA Attack, Genesis Ransomware Alert

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the leading AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, crafted for senior leaders in cybersecurity. Each day, we deliver essential insights into today's most pressing cyber threats. Our top story reveals new zero-day vulnerabilities, YellowKey and GreenPlasma, in Windows OS, enabling potential code execution and privilege escalation. This discovery emphasizes the urgent need for rapid patches and vigilant system defenses. In financial tech news, Abrigo suffered a breach affecting over 711,000 accounts, highlighting the increasing threats in fintech. Financial institutions must take proactive steps to fortify their cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive client data. A cyber campaign, VELVET CHOLLIMA, uses a trading app as bait to deploy infostealer malware, showcasing sophisticated tactics by cybercriminals. Organizations are urged to rigorously vet apps and enhance security postures against such ploys. Genesis ransomware claims to have stolen 70GB from CarePoint Clinic, potentially compromising patient records. This breach marks a critical wake-up call for healthcare providers to tighten data protection measures and secure operational frameworks. Lastly, Microsoft Defender for Cloud reports misconfigurations in AI deployments on cloud-native platforms, exposing systems to threats like remote code execution. Organizations must prioritize uncovering and resolving these misconfigurations to secure AI workloads. Join us on Hacked dAily for more critical cyber updates, offering clarity and actionable intelligence to keep your organization secure. Stay informed, stay ahead. 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.