07-Mar-2025: Ransomware, EncryptHub & Dark Caracal: Cyber Villains Unite

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we unveil the latest digital shenanigans and maybe save your data one witty remark at a time. Today, we kick things off with a ransomware group turning your webcam into a covert operative—because clearly, bad hair days need backup. Next, we take a virtual dive into EncryptHub, for whom "app store" is code for "malware market," offering their own line of cybercriminal concoctions complete with stealer malware. Who knew app hunting could morph into digital Russian roulette? Our third story sees cybersecurity experts engaging in a new kind of true crime—mapping out threat actor infrastructure with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for dissecting grandma's attic finds. The stakes? Your data’s safety. Meanwhile, Dark Caracal, sporting a villainous moniker out of a comic book, has taken its dubious talents to Latin America. Their latest hit? Spreading Poco RAT malware like it's a new fashion trend. And finally, cybercriminals have given the popular AI DeepSeek-R1 a rogue makeover with fake sites that lead you straight into malware wonderland. Remember: if it smells like a scam and quacks like a scam, it's probably not the real DeepSeek. Tune in tomorrow for more tales from the dark side of the digital divide!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.