18-Jul-2025 Meta, SonicWall, Belk and WeTransfer: A Cybersecurity and Privacy Rollercoaster

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast where cybersecurity news meets a dash of sarcasm, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to ensure that every day you get the latest in cyber-chaos, wrapped in a humorous bow. Today's top hits kick off with Meta making headlines again (surprise, surprise). A glitch in their AI chatbot let adventurous guessers snoop around private chats. Sandeep Hodkasia snagged a $10,000 bounty for his detective work, proving once more that cybersecurity is just a giant game of "Guess the Number." In other news, SonicWall's SMA 100 appliances are yet again throwing a ransomware party, courtesy of UNC6148. Meanwhile, threat analysts advise it's time we all become password-olympians and firmware-detectives to keep the hackers at bay. Over in retail drama, Belk is coping with a cyber-breach courtesy of DragonForce. As potential lawsuits loom, they’re left patching up their digital fortresses long after the breach parade has passed through. Next, KEP Credit Union in Curaçao finds itself in a nightmare thanks to Qilin ransomware, with data exposures resembling a neon horror show for bankers. And finally, WeTransfer's attempt at an AI takeover fell flat, backtracking faster than a retreating army. Users weren't ready to have their files moonlighting as unpaid AI training material. So buckle up and join us as we navigate the wild world of cybersecurity with a smile, a wink, and just a pinch of irony.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.