17-Jun-2024: Global Cyber Threats: F5 BIG-IP Hack, Arrest in Spain, LA County Breach

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that delivers your daily dose of digital drama with a side of sarcasm! Brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, we're here to keep you both informed and entertained with the latest cyber shenanigans. First on today’s agenda: Even the US nuclear weapons agency couldn't resist the digital allure of SharePoint, allowing hackers a sneak peek. Who knew SharePoint was the socialite of cybersecurity breaches? Meanwhile, in a plot straight from sit-com land, someone sweet-talked Clorox’s secrets out of Cognizant, leading to a $380 million lawsuit. Seems like cybersecurity protocols need a refresher on “stranger danger”. Across the pond, the UK public sector is joining the “No Pay Club” by criminalizing ransomware payments. Note to hackers: practice your pirate lingo, because it’s back to the drawing board for ransom negotiations. Also, ransomware gangs are leveling up by blending in with Remote Monitoring tools like AnyDesk, keeping security systems blissfully unaware. Imagine burglars donning tech support disguises—they’re in, your data's out. Lastly, OpenAI's Sam Altman warns us that AI is eyeing your bank account—no balaclavas needed. Time to trade Fort Knox tactics for detective smarts. Join us every day to uncover the top hacks and the tech twists you didn’t see coming. Stay informed, stay secure, and never lose your sense of humor in the wild world of cyber threats.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.

24 Heinä 3min

Get ready for your daily dose of cybersecurity shenanigans with Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber. Today, we're wading through the murky waters of cyber chaos, where ransomware is as persistent as your neighbor's cat that keeps sneaking into your yard. In our top story, CISA and the FBI are raising the siren over Interlock ransomware as it becomes everyone's least favorite uninvited guest, poking its nose into businesses and critical infrastructure. Over at Ring, they're waving an "all-clear" flag despite multiple suspicious logins that would make any security camera blush. They're pointing fingers at reused passwords—a problem that keeps biting us all like a persistent mosquito. So, remind someone you love to update that weak password today! In a tale of tech betrayal, the digital pest Coyote is taking a mischievous ride through the Windows Accessibility Framework—a place designed to assist, now lending a hand to data thieves instead. It's like watching your loyal pet cat join a raccoon gang—utterly bemusing. Meanwhile, Arcus group is on an international cyber rampage, waving a ransom clock over victims like an alarm snooze button no one asked for. Lastly, the future of ransomware negotiation goes high tech with an AI chatbot that makes your average customer service call seem like a picnic. Because if you're going to be extorted, why not have some high-tech snark thrown in?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.

23 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber, where we blend humorous banter with the latest in cyber news. Join us for your daily dose of digital dramatics as we scan the virtual horizon for everything that crashes into our Wi-Fi fortress! Today, in a hilariously ironic twist, fake receipt generators are leading an online fraud conga line. Who knew digital rain would turn into deceitful puddles? Meanwhile, a new ransomware strain is throwing the encryption party of the year—if only they remembered their manners! In a plot worthy of a sitcom, ExpressVPN, our go-to privacy superhero, had its cape momentarily caught on a ‘bug’. While IP addresses threw an unplanned 'peek-a-boo', rest assured, they’ve patched up and ready for their next privacy gig! Elsewhere, meet the sneaky KAWA4096 ransomware. By turning Windows Management Instrumentation into a heavy-duty weapon, it's deleting backup snapshots faster than you can say “Snapshot Saturday!” Protect those files like they're the last slice of pizza at a party! And finally, for that dystopian touch: experts lose sleep over Q-Day and Agentic AI. Quantum computers might one day peel open encryption like a banana while Agentic AI could outwit us while we're still spelling "Wi-Fi." So, prepare for the digital future, folks—it’s coming whether we find that password or not!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.

22 Heinä 2min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Tune in as we dive into the whirlwind world of cybersecurity with a splash of wit and just the right amount of sarcasm to keep you afloat in a sea of digital drama. In today's episode, we uncover how Microsoft's attempts to patch up SharePoint vulnerabilities were about as effective as a paper umbrella in a storm, leaving users exposed to zero-day attacks. Perhaps SharePoint is just vying for a spot in the next suspense thriller? Next, we explore the nostalgic yet naughty endeavors of cyber-villains who are now downgrading FIDO2 MFA security. These hackers are proving that not all tech classics are worthy of a comeback. Who knew they'd opt for a retro vibe in the security realm? Meanwhile, HPE warns us about their Aruba access points’ "1234" approach to passwords—channeling their inner retro-tech aficionado. But don't worry, it's just a gentle nudge to upgrade from "admin" to something a tad less predictable. Also, we discuss how Taiwan's MacKay Memorial Hospital became an unexpected ransomware buffet due to an employee's questionable USB dietary habits. Not to mention, CrazyHunter ransomware seems to have chosen Taiwan as their preferred party venue. And finally, EncryptHub gives Web3 developers a techie surprise with the misleadingly named Fickle Stealer Malware, packaged as high-end AI. Let's just say, the developers could use some digital tissues. Stay secure, and maybe grab a popcorn—this episode offers all the twists of a cyber thriller!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.

21 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily - your new zesty sidekick in navigating the ever-turbulent world of cybersecurity! Buckle up for today's digital rollercoaster powered by Cytadel Cyber, as we dissect the juiciest threats in the cyber realm with just the right dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm to keep you on your toes. Our top story opens a thrilling chapter for CrushFTP aficionados where a zero-day vulnerability feels more like a party crasher than a software glitch. Say goodbye to weekend gardening and hello to a digital siege as attackers hijack servers like it’s their birthday. Meanwhile, software developers find themselves unwitting participants in a sordid cyber drama involving npm linter packages. Thanks to a phishing escapade more elaborate than the last office potluck, malware’s finding its way into your code quicker than a cat jumping on a laptop. Over in Grafanaland, CVE-2025–4123 has opened Pandora’s box of cyber chaos. What once was a note-taking tool now doubles as a hacker's carnival. But fear not, as help is here! A free decryptor swings in for those Phobos and 8base ransomware woes—because who hasn’t left a back door ajar before? And last—a rogue newcomer LameHug gatecrashes Windows PCs, proving AI might still be in its teenage rebellious phase. Join us, and let’s keep turning the pages of this cyber saga together!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.

20 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, proudly serving you by Cytadel Cyber with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today, we're unpacking the wild and wacky world of tech security, where Google's got its detective hat on, swooping in to give a legal spanking to the operators of the ten million-device botnet, Badbox 2.0. Meanwhile, a Russian alcohol retailer, WineLab, finds itself pouring out one big headache as it's forced to close shop following a cheeky ransom demand from cyber-merchants. If only they’d asked for a vintage Chianti instead, right? Also, in a classic move that screams 'Russia, at it again,' the notorious APT28 have decided AI isn't just for writing cheesy poetry but for scripting sneaky Windows commands. Poetic justice? We think not! In other news, the Akira ransomware group is painting the town red, with a dozen hacks in just three days, including a cloud-based firm dealing in bankruptcies. That's ironical marketing if we’ve ever heard it. Finally, prepare for the latest trick in the hacker playbook—AI cloaking tools! Like digital ninjas, these bad actors glide past defenses unnoticed, sparking a fashion crisis among firewalls everywhere. Join us as we unravel today's cyber chaos with a side of snark and stay secure out there!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.

19 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast where cybersecurity news meets a dash of sarcasm, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to ensure that every day you get the latest in cyber-chaos, wrapped in a humorous bow. Today's top hits kick off with Meta making headlines again (surprise, surprise). A glitch in their AI chatbot let adventurous guessers snoop around private chats. Sandeep Hodkasia snagged a $10,000 bounty for his detective work, proving once more that cybersecurity is just a giant game of "Guess the Number." In other news, SonicWall's SMA 100 appliances are yet again throwing a ransomware party, courtesy of UNC6148. Meanwhile, threat analysts advise it's time we all become password-olympians and firmware-detectives to keep the hackers at bay. Over in retail drama, Belk is coping with a cyber-breach courtesy of DragonForce. As potential lawsuits loom, they’re left patching up their digital fortresses long after the breach parade has passed through. Next, KEP Credit Union in Curaçao finds itself in a nightmare thanks to Qilin ransomware, with data exposures resembling a neon horror show for bankers. And finally, WeTransfer's attempt at an AI takeover fell flat, backtracking faster than a retreating army. Users weren't ready to have their files moonlighting as unpaid AI training material. So buckle up and join us as we navigate the wild world of cybersecurity with a smile, a wink, and just a pinch of irony.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.

18 Heinä 4min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where surprising twists in the digital world meet a daily dose of humor, sarcasm, and cybersecurity brilliance. In today's lineup, Amazon is on high alert, reminding its 200 million Prime members that scammers are at the gates—seeking login details but, regrettably, not intending to buy items from our wish lists. With phishing scams at an all-time high, make sure those clicks are as rare as elusive Amazon delivery ninjas. Then, over at Cloudflare, the digital gremlins decided to make a cameo not as malicious hackers, but as the classic stumble of operational hiccups, creating a momentary blip that turned itself into a non-malevolent tech comedy. Meanwhile, Europol steps into the spotlight, dismantling the notorious pro-Russian NoName057(16) gang. Who knew that pulling the plug could silence digital chaos better than any blockbuster? In other news, AI-powered ransomware targets global infrastructure like it's Black Friday, sending policymakers and IT teams to prepare for a new kind of digital sale event. Lastly, Google's AI hero, "Big Sleep," thwarted a critical SQLite vulnerability breach, confirming that while we catch some z's, AI stays awake, ensuring our online lives resemble a typical day, not a cybersecurity horror show. Join us tomorrow for more cybersecurity antics, where even our headlines come with a side of sass.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.

17 Heinä 3min