28-Aug-2024: 0-day in Versa Director, 950k hit by Ransomware, 77% increase, Microsoft Sway Quishing

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber, where we untangle today's hottest cyber-conundrums with a splash of sarcasm, because who doesn't need a dash of humor while pondering internet vulnerabilities? Today's top scare features a $50 device that effortlessly breaks through Intel and AMD’s most lavish security efforts. It's as if our trusty tech titans stood guard only for a pipsqueak battering RAM attack to rain on their parade. Maybe we should all hold off buying those flashy gadgets until a new patch saves the day? Next, in doggone dazzling news, the "Detour Dog" scheme hijacks DNS settings of 30,000 websites, leaving Strela Stealer malware like unwanted floormats. Now, imagine your router moonlighting as a DNS-fiddling canine crook. Bark, fetch, malware! Meanwhile, OneLogin unveils a bug allowing attackers, the metaphorical neighbor, to swipe API keys faster than they can gossip over the fence. Welcome to a new age of impersonating apps, as hackers find API keys oh-so irresistible. Elsewhere, FunkLocker ransomware chuckles whilst devouring defenses using AI like it's going out of style. Spoiler: Researchers have already cracked it, making these "master criminals" miss the villain mark. Finally, Red Hat OpenShift AI gives us the "delightful" root-access bug. Dreamt of controlling an entire cluster without awkward permission requests? Well, now's your (not-so-legit) chance! Stay safe, stay secure – and keep it Hacked dAily. 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we slice up the freshest hacker hijinks and serve them with a side of sarcasm. It's your daily dose of what’s up in the cyber world—because misinformation spread and malware mania just need a pinch of humor to taste more palatable. Our headliner today? A fake TradingView Premium ad campaign that's sweeping through Google Ads and YouTube faster than a flash crash. It’s peddling fake financial dreams, so keep those pennies locked away safely! On a more exotic note, meet "Datzbro," the Android Trojan charming seniors into AI-generated Facebook travel events. Instead of sandy beaches, malware could be their surprise destination. But hey, Grandma doesn’t need plane tickets for a little Facetime vacation, right? Also in today’s code-cracking escapade, Google's been busy patching up Gemini AI. Rogues were turning logs into literary terrorism, but worry not—tech wizards prevailed! No one's data potpourri is getting past them anymore. Meanwhile, Akira ransomware is playing Santa on the alternative spectrum, unveiling naughty companies in a heist for cyber secrets. It's like 'Where's Waldo?' but with tax documents and secret chocolate invoices. And lastly, as if phone scams weren’t entertaining enough—voice cloning is now the impersonator du jour. Hug your loved ones tighter, folks; that cruise-winning call just might come in your own voice. Join us tomorrow for more on the rollercoaster of cybersecurity shenanigans! 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we explore the digital world's shake-ups with wit, a touch of sarcasm, and a dash of humor. On today's episode, Amazon coughs up a cool $2.5 billion settlement over its Prime maze disguised as a subscription. Beware: consumer refunds ahead may be more visible than "Cancel Prime" buttons hidden like national treasures! Next, we shift our gaze to a ransomware gang with high aspirations—taking tips from a BBC journalist on hacking a media giant, possibly in pursuit of their dream career as morning show hosts. Watch as cyber irony turns prime time. Meanwhile, cybercriminals from Lunar Spider stage a digital staycation, transforming a solitary click into a two-month breach. It's time organizations added "Don't Click on Suspicious Links" right below "Don’t Steal Lunches" in the company manual. And as if that's not enough, Montreal's PHI Centre falls victim to INC ransomware’s unwelcomed art exhibit, showcasing pilfered docs. Looks like their archives are now a canvas for some unsanctioned artistic chaos. Finally, meet "EvilAI," the moustached malware sneaking in as legitimate AI tools. Because in the world of advancing tech, playing "Spot the Fake" never gets old. Join us everyday for your daily dose of cybersecurity snark and savvy. 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast. Kick off your day with a dose of digital drama, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. This episode promises to be more entertaining than a hacker's cookbook mishap. First up, we unbox a bizarre email substitution where instead of quarterly financials, employees were treated to a delightful flan recipe. While this incident is amusing, it serves up a serious note: if AI's getting dessert and data confused, what's next? Security breaches masquerading as meal plans? In our espionage chapter, we've got two Dutch teens playing James Bond with Wi-Fi signals for Russia. This Wi-Fi whodunit involves signal-sniffing and spycraft, reminding us all that espionage isn’t just for Hollywood—it’s apparently child’s play too. We then unravel the saga of the RUDY attack—a slow-burn hacking that’s like a delayed but devastatingly effective tamper at the buffet. Imagine death by a thousand paper-cuts for your server; it’s not pretty, but boy, it's something. Elsewhere in corporate chaos, Comcast has been hit by the Medusa Ransomware. With a $1.2 million ransom, it’s not quite the ‘Xfinity’ they were aiming for. Let’s hope their boardroom’s more cobra than garden snake. Finally, we land in Ukraine where cyber villains Amatera Stealer and PureMiner are turning SVG Phishing into their personal horror show. Here’s a masterclass they didn’t ask for, set to ruin your day one phishing attempt at a time. Tune in tomorrow for more digital debacles and cyber scares on Hacked dAily! 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber that delivers your daily dose of digital drama, with a side of sarcasm. Where else can you get the lowdown on hackers posing as career counselors and fraudulent job offers from Google Careers? It seems job hunting just leveled up in danger—who knew phishing was a transferable skill? Next, we hit the highway with Volvo's latest escapade in the cyber lane. Their North American staff data decided to take an unsanctioned holiday with Miljödata ransomware. It’s like an espionage thriller, but with office memos and coffee break schedules. For virtual meeting enthusiasts, beware! The Oyster malware is lurking in fake Microsoft Teams installers, proving once again, that not all invasions come from questionable desktop wallpapers. Meanwhile, in Union County, Ohio, residents are getting cozy with life pre-internet thanks to a ransomware attack affecting 45,000 people. Who knew nostalgia meant missing the Wi-Fi more than your ex’s texts? And while Netflix hacks might be old news, today's cyber sleuths are wrestling with shapeshifting deepfakes. The plot twist? Researchers are crafting sci-fi worthy defenses to keep your digital you from becoming the next unwilling Elvis impersonator. Join us daily as we dive into the latest cyber cycle, where surprise leaks, audacious malware, and chuckles are guaranteed! 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.

28 Syys 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily—your trusty sidekick navigating the whirlwind world of cybersecurity without needing a cape! Today's episode has all the drama of a soap opera, but with bits and bytes instead of family feuds. First up, TikTok's received a finger-wagging from Canadian privacy watchdogs. Apparently, their user age verification system for kids was as effective as a paper umbrella in a hurricane—not exactly reassuring when kids' data is involved. Let’s hope they’ve got additional skills in data security that go beyond age counting. Meanwhile, over in Singapore, officials are staring down the ever-evasive Meta over Facebook impersonation scams. It's a digital cat-and-mouse game that could either end in fines or Zuckerberg investing in some high-tech Scooby Doo equipment to unmask the tricksters. And then there's Vane Viper, the new contender for the "Go Big or Go Home" championship with its trillion DNS queries—because why mess with a few when you can mess with a million? At least if ambition was tax-deductible, they'd be rolling in cyber gold! Plus, watch out nursery rhymes—ransomware is the new "Let's all clap our hands," as Kido nursery chain finds out the hard way. And finally, if your morning mail feels lighter, blame the sneaky Postmark Backdoor, snatching emails with the finesse of a high-tech magician. So tune in, tell a friend (cyber-safe of course), and enjoy another thrilling episode of cybersecurity shenanigans! 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by the whiz kids at Cytadel Cyber. Here to shine a spotlight on today's jumble of digital quirks, shady hackers, and those "how did that happen?" moments in cybersecurity. Get ready for a blend of light-hearted humor, a pinch of sarcasm, and the top stories that have your firewalls tingling. Today, kick back with LinkedIn's 'helpful' new opt-in feature that offers your data for AI training like an all-you-can-eat buffet—unless, of course, you opt out. Clearly, who needs privacy when your endorsement skills could be teaching AI to charm its way out of a paper bag? In the world of ransomware, LockBit 5.0 is on a roll, ensuring Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems feel the love—or the headache—equally. Hey, at least the chaos is inclusive! Shudder-worthy news from the Kido nursery chain as cyber thieves make off with photos of 8,000 children, leaving parents wondering if hacker tactics now include cute toddler contests. And don't miss the latest from the Lynx ransomware crew going big in their cyber escapades, targeting everyone from biotech firms to construction companies and snagging personal records like a shopping spree. Finally, enjoy a dive into Prompt Injection, where AI’s trust falls land with an epic faceplant, spilling the virtual beans it swore to guard. Plug in, stay informed, and remember: while the cyber world tries to bring you down, we'll keep you laughing all the way up. 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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where every episode rings with sarcasm and a dash of humor served on a platter of cybersecurity chaos. Today we dive into the Co-op's financial thriller - their year took an unexpected turn when a "malicious" cyber-attack shaved off a not-so-modest £80 million from their profits, prompting us all to ponder, "Did the hackers get a bonus for that?!" Next, we explore a classic cat and mouse chase, where cyber bandits discovered a vulnerability in Pandoc (CVE-2025-51591) to sneak into AWS EC2 IAM credentials, leaving one to wonder if AWS's cloud might need to borrow some heavenly protection. In an Ocean’s Eleven-style heist, a casino giant saw its employee data cash out not from the blackjack table but from their digital vault, illustrating that trusting your cybersecurity might just be the real gamble. In a twist of courtroom theatrics, TLD Law finds itself starred in the latest INC Ransomware saga, with hackers broadcasting sensitive client files. Sadly, not yet on Hulu. Finally, Python developers are the latest open target for a fresh wave of phishing attacks. As these coders debug the universe, let's hope they don't entangle in the cybercriminals' deceptive PyPI packages. Stay tuned to laugh off the lunacy of cyber shenanigans, every day on Hacked dAily! 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.

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