26-Dec-2024 Cyber Attacks Hit Japan Airlines and Pittsburgh Transit; iProov Exposes Dark Web Scheme

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, bringing you the latest in cybersecurity news and innovations every day. Today's top story covers the cyber attack on Japan Airlines, causing massive delays on Christmas Day. While the airline has tackled the breach head-on, its communication efforts are under scrutiny due to passenger confusion and frustration. We dive into a concerning report from researchers at iProov, who discovered a dark web operation targeting Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. This emerging threat leverages genuine identity documents and advanced technologies like deepfakes, posing a challenge to current verification models. Meanwhile, in Kerala, a journalist faces legal consequences after revealing a major data breach, sparking debate on press freedom and the impact of legal actions on investigative journalism. We also look at Pittsburgh Regional Transit's recent ransomware attack, which disrupted light rail services. Although no sensitive data was compromised, the attack underscores the vulnerability of public transit systems to cyber threats. Lastly, with online security concerns mounting, experts advise families to use secret passwords for added protection and communication verification. This measure can thwart scams and unauthorized access, reinforcing trust within the family. Stay tuned with Hacked dAily for more insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity.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.