16-Dec-2024: Ukrainian Cyber Minors, Kaiser Phished, Clop Hits Cleo, TPU Theft Risks AI Models

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Stay updated on the latest in cyber threats and security trends every day. In today's top stories, the Ukraine-Russia conflict takes a disturbing turn as reports surface about Ukrainian minors being recruited for cyber operations. This development raises serious ethical concerns about the involvement of children in war-torn regions. Google's advertising platform becomes a battleground with a new phishing campaign targeting Kaiser Permanente employees. The attackers impersonated the health care company's HR portal and used a fake browser update to deploy the SocGholish malware, highlighting ongoing threats in search ads. Data theft makes headlines again as the Clop ransomware group claims to have infiltrated Cleo company's systems, exfiltrating sensitive information. This incident underscores the growing sophistication of ransomware attacks on businesses. In other news, Rhode Island's RIBridges system faces a ransomware threat, prompting potential data leaks and urging users to enhance their security measures. The state ensures affected households are informed about accessing free credit monitoring. Finally, we address a rising threat to AI industries with 'TPUXtract.' This new vulnerability allows attackers to extract AI models from Tensor Processing Units, emphasizing the urgent need for safeguarding AI intellectual property. Stay tuned for more updates on "Hacked dAily." Protecting your digital world starts with staying informed.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.