13-Aug-2025: Profero's Ransomware Breakthrough, Cybercrime Alliances, and MMA Transfers Breach

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where even the cyberworld's villains are our daily entertainment! We promise to keep you on your toes with our sarcastically packed yet professionally curated slice of cybersecurity chaos. First up, a real-life cyber caper that's hotter than your morning latte. Four alleged hackers tried to pull off a £440 million heist targeting British retail giants. Let's hope they weren't aiming for the Queen's secrets next, because that's when things get royally tricky. Next, McDonald's McHire tool apparently served up an unwanted data spill, leaking info on 64 million job seekers. Who knew McDonald's AI was more interested in sharing personal data than actual fries? Then there's PerfektBlue, a Bluetooth vulnerability in millions of vehicles. Imagine your car being remotely hacked to do the windshield wiper dance. Talk about a drive to remember! In other news, Russian basketballer Daniil Kasatkin found himself dribbling into legal issues, accused of ransomware antics. Rumors say prison food doesn't quite slam dunk like a good Russian stew. Finally, Agentic AI's new MCP system—intended to be a cybersecurity fortress—has instead become a hacker's paradise. Who's the real mastermind behind the system? Stay tuned, because even our servers couldn’t figure it out. Join us daily on Hacked dAily for your proverbial bag of popcorn and cybersecurity scandals!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.

11 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to guide you through today's cyber news with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm to keep things lively—because nothing says "professional" quite like laughing at cybercriminals getting their comeuppance. Catch the headline act as Gold Melody hackers waltz their way into ASP.NET using machine keys like they're VIP invitations. Meanwhile, Shellter tool gets an unexpected role reversal as it turns from white-hat vigilante to a cyber villain's new BFF. Elastic Security Labs plays the counter-melody with a dynamic unpacker tool, stealing back the spotlight. IBM throws its hat into the super-sophisticated ring, rolling out Power11 server chips to tackle AI and ransomware like it's the next big blockbuster. And somewhere, AiLock ransomware is learning that not all PDFs make great pen pals, especially when the geeks are hot on your tail with decryption tools. In the cavalcade of chaos, high-level officials find themselves sweet-talked by AI-cloned Marco Rubio over Signal. With audio impersonations available for less than your morning coffee, maybe it’s time for a secret catchphrase? Whether it's James Bond-worthy pranks or safeguarding revenge, this is your daily auto-tuned cybersecurity update. Join us as we read the headlines so you don’t have to.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.

10 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where cybersecurity meets sarcasm, courtesy of your favorite AI-driven hosts from Cytadel Cyber. Today, we've got a buffet of cyber calamities that'll make you wish you had a stronger password. First up, DragonForce and RansomHub are duking it out in the digital ring, turning re-extortion into a full-blown ransomware brawl. It’s like a bad reality TV show, but the stakes are company secrets, not roses. Who knew cybercrime could be this dramatic? Next, the US is spicing things up by arresting a Chinese hacker linked to HAFNIUM, the rockstars of the Microsoft Exchange Server breach. If cybercrime were a sport, this hacker won a shiny pair of handcuffs, not a gold medal. Way to go for keeping it legal, folks! Meanwhile, infostealers have jumped on the 'as-a-Service' bandwagon, making identity theft accessible to wannabe villains everywhere. Maybe we should start investing in cybersecurity stocks because something’s gotta save us from this digital Wild West. SatanLock's grand finale had them leaking their own data, proving once and for all that not even hackers can keep a secret. It’s a plot twist so wild, even Shakespeare would approve. And finally, deepfakes are becoming as predictable as dad jokes, though the punchline might be your security. Here's hoping our tech heroes can untangle this mess before it becomes our daily wake-up call. Stay safe—or at least appear to be!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.

9 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber—your daily scoop on digital drama, with an extra side of sarcasm and humor to keep you on your toes! Picture this: an employee sells their login details for a mere $920, enabling a whopping $140 million bank heist. Talk about underappreciated talent! Meanwhile, cyber grinches are gearing up for Prime Day with malicious domains—because who doesn't love a good virtual wallet wipeout? The International Criminal Court found itself in a real-life espionage episode with a recent cyberattack. Their quick containment makes for a thrilling IT department saga. Keep an ear out for their cybersecurity experts—someone might end up on the stand next! Then there's Chaos, a ransomware gang hitting the jackpot with 69GB of Optima Tax Relief data. It's a smorgasbord for identity thieves! Optima's silent treatment only adds to the suspense. Time to guard your personal info like it's top secret. And finally, for our magic trick, watch as Supabase Magic Content Platform reveals entire SQL databases to an unwitting audience. Applause not included. Developers might want to conjure up some cloaking devices for their data! Stay tuned to Hacked dAily for more cybersecurity shenanigans served with a twist of wit.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.

8 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the world's first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber where every day feels like a new plot twist from a cyber-thriller movie. Today, Instagram has decided to spice up our lives with single-day TLS certificates. It's either their attempt at a new digital workout regime or a subtle way to keep us forever anxious—who doesn't love a bit of daily heart-racing security drama? Meanwhile, in the ever-thriving digital underworld, there’s a new villain in town! Meet Hpingbot, the latest botnet family cruising the internet with all the suave smoothness of a digital Bond, or, let’s be honest, more like Bond's less charming cousin. This tech trifler is using Hping3 DDoS like a wild rodeo. Over in India, cybercriminals took a clumsy swipe at BOSS Linux, in a phishing attempt that’s more cringe-inducing than nerve-wracking—think James Bond mixed with your uncle's embarrassing dance at a wedding. In other news, the Hunters International ransomware gang is shutting down. In a plot twist continuing the theme of awkward exits, they're handing out free decryption keys as a parting gift before allegedly transforming into World Leaks. And finally, OpenAI is setting the stage for GPT-5—promising to be the next Einstein but with less hair and more circuits. Will it dazzle or short-circuit? Tune in every day for your daily dose of cyber flare!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.

7 Heinä 3min

Dive headfirst into the murky underworld of cybersecurity with Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven podcast from Cytadel Cyber that'll make you look at your inbox sideways. Today, we're peeling back the digital curtain to reveal Spain's .es domains turning into a cyber circus, with phishing scams operating faster than your favorite siesta-snatching tapas joint. Next, we journey into a tech drama fit for Hollywood, featuring XWorm's latest antics. This cyberglitch showcases the fluidity of its latest shape-shifting loader and stager variants. If they had a union, even Optimus Prime would have a run for his money. Meanwhile, cybersecurity's buddy cop flick comes alive as we sidestep the nefarious exploits of the RomCom RAT and TransferLoader malware gangs. These duos' shifty games of intrigue and matching infrastructure would have even James Bond building a safer router. Turning the spotlight onto Ingram Micro, who found themselves tangled in a ransomware pickle. Unfortunately, customers are in for a wait as the company plays an epic round of digital hide-and-seek with their stowaway adversaries. Finally, we ponder the ironic twist of AI becoming a cyber playground for adversarial machine learning. As these cheeky hackers rewire the matrix with pixel trickery, rest assured, we're dissecting these tales with humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm to keep you—and AI—on your toes. Join us, won’t you?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.

6 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast that blends the nail-biting drama of cybersecurity with a splash of sarcasm, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Today’s episode kicks off with a scandal fit for a thriller novel. A former DOJ ransomware negotiator is allegedly tangoing with cybercriminals instead of taking them down. It's like switching teams mid-game, and we're left wondering if all that negotiating was just practice for this unexpected career move. Meanwhile, Google has been caught with its hands deep in Android users' pockets, or rather, their pockets’ data. Fined $314 million for over-eager data collection, Google might have mistaken "user consent" for terms and conditions... that nobody reads. In yet another unsurprising twist, Telefónica has stumbled over yet another data breach. At this rate, their headaches over leaked information might rival their coffee addiction. Elsewhere, smug from impressing property moguls, Knight Knox gets a harsh wake-up call with Qilin ransomware group claiming to snatch 100GB of sensitive info. Maybe it's time for these cyber-bandits to try real estate investment over robbery? Lastly, as AI struts into critical business roles, it finds itself a hacker's shiny new target. Just like caped heroes need tactics, so do AI systems against digital delinquents. Tune in as we unravel cybersecurity with a chuckle and a nod to irony. Stay safe, stay savvy!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.

5 Heinä 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast that brings you the latest cyber shenanigans with a side of sarcasm! Today, AT&T has stepped up its game against SIM-swapping attacks, promising security so tight it might just give your teenager's phone ban a run for its money. Meanwhile, over at Microsoft, Azure Machine Learning Service discovered a privilege escalation flaw that lets users collect admin rights like they're rare Pokémon cards—call it a free upgrade that's not technically legal. Cisco also joins the party by patching a glaring "Oops, did I do that?" moment with their Unified Communications Manager, preventing unauthorized parties from joining your network games uninvited. In the world of hacker irony, the Cl0p ransomware gang experiences a "taste of their own medicine" scenario with a vulnerability in their data-stealing tool—looks like they're skipping patch day. Finally, Vercel's AI tool, meant to make web development breezy, is also assisting cyber rogues in crafting phishing sites quicker than you can warn your grandma about malware. Perhaps the next update will include some courtesy chocolates from hackers? Join us as we navigate the exciting yet bewildering world of cybersecurity! Perfect for professionals who appreciate a bit of wit with their morning briefings—because who says you can't have a chuckle while protecting your data fortress?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.

4 Heinä 3min