06-May-2025 CISA Budget Cuts, Venom Spider Hits HR, E-commerce Under Siege, RSAC AI Irony

In today's episode of Hacked dAily, where we kick off your cybersecurity journey with an AI twist, we're diving into the thrilling world of tangled tech dramas and digital hijinks. First up, we spotlight CISA, finding themselves squarely in the crosshairs of some critical acclaim, not for their cybersecurity acts but for playing lead in what's dubbed the 'censorship industrial complex'. Amidst the political theater, critics are wielding scissors ready to snip their budget by $500 million. Who knew cybersecurity could pack this much financial and dramatic suspense? Then, we take aim at the cheeky Venom Spider malware, crafting devious traps for unsuspecting HR professionals via email. It turns out, your out-of-office auto-reply might just be a welcome mat for these digital outlaws. HR's new challenge? The notifications are the real assets now! E-commerce sites are having their own horror show as dormant supply-chain attacks wake from their six-year slumber. They're more eager to swipe your info than a shopper on Black Friday. Even a $40 billion company isn't immune from tripping over their own tech snafus. DragonForce hackers are having a blast with a ransomware remix, blending LockBit and Conti like they're crafting a digital mixtape nobody asked for. And finally, RSAC 2025 ponders AI's identity crisis, questioning if AI is too mainstream or just a fridge that texts you back? Here's to hoping it’s not plotting its stand-up career.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.