29-May-2025 Microsoft, Bitdefender, and Google Hit by Cybersecurity Blunders and Attacks

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we blend digital disasters with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today's lineup of "Oopsies" includes a file picker flaw in OneDrive that's given third-party apps a VIP pass to your files—because who doesn't want a cloud storage experience akin to a soda can on a kid's party table? Microsoft's on the case, so maybe keep those USB drives close! Then, in "trick-or-treat" news, a fake Bitdefender site is dishing out malware like Halloween candy—minus the fun. Bewildered by the offering? If you love impromptu tech support sessions, unwrap away! Meanwhile, in cyber espionage, Chinese hackers (APT41) have decided Google Calendar is the perfect venue for sneaky command and control chats. Who knew the real security threat was hiding between your 'Dentist Appointment' and 'Zoom with the Boss'? Our thrill ride doesn't end there. Iranians' own Sina Gholinejad pled guilty to a massive ransomware scheme that hit US critical infrastructure like a storm, proving modern cybercrime knows no borders—or chill pill. Finally, cybercriminals targeting Alibaba AI Labs serve malware in a digital MasterChef move via PyPI. Today's moral? Not every AI model's a friend—some might just crash your system's party. Tune in tomorrow for more digital debacles!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.