25-Dec-2024 Clop & Cleo Breach, ESA Data Theft, NSO Loss, Trump Ransom Defiance, AI Malware Alert

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the premier AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Tune in every day for your dose of the latest cyber threats and solutions. First, we cover how the Clop ransomware group is pressuring 66 victims following a data breach at Cleo, a file transfer software provider. They've gained access through a zero-day vulnerability and are threatening to leak sensitive information unless paid. Next, the European Space Agency's online store has been breached, leading to theft of payment card data. This incident raises concerns over their e-commerce security as investigators work to understand the extent of the impact and secure compromised systems. In a landmark legal decision, the U.S. court has ruled against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for facilitating WhatsApp hacks by foreign governments, holding them accountable for privacy violations using their technology. Fulton County, Georgia, faced a ransomware attack with threats to release sensitive documents related to a former President Trump case. County officials, advised by the FBI, stood firm against paying, successfully restoring their networks after hackers retreated. Lastly, a new report reveals AI's capability to create 10,000 undetectable malware variants, escaping 88% of existing security systems. This evolving threat calls for robust, advanced cybersecurity defenses to tackle AI-generated risks. Join us as we delve into these stories and more, only on Hacked dAily. Stay informed and stay secure.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.