15-Jun-2025: VexTrio Heist on WordPress, MailerLite Phishing Scare, AI & Human Fortress tegen Cyber Threats

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast with a dash of laughter and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Today we're delving into the cyber underworld where cunning threat actors redefine digital mischief daily. First up, the notorious VexTrio group is back in action, turning WordPress websites into their unsuspecting sidekicks for a fraudulent traffic distribution system. They've been in the game since 2015, and their latest trick uses DNS communications to keep their heist under wraps. Who knew the internet could be so dramatic? In less shocking news, MailerLite users are on high alert as a new phishing campaign surfaces. Hackers seem to think holiday shopping extends to email lists. So, if you're promised untold riches by a mysterious prince, maybe hold off on buying that island! Moving on, a threat actor transformed into a TeamFiltration acrobat with a flair for hijacking Entra ID accounts. Perhaps next, they'll be using their ninja-like skills to mysteriously reroute Grandma's cookies. In other news, the Anubis ransomware crew has upped the ante with their latest trick—making your files vanish! Just when you thought ransomware couldn't get worse, they've made disappearing data an art form. Finally, AI and human analysts are the new superhero duo, creating hybrid defenses to outsmart cybercriminals. Let's hope this bromance saves our data from being the next victim in a cyber whodunit! Tune in every day to stay one step ahead, or at least entertained.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.