20-Oct-2025: TikTok ClickFix Scam, Microsoft's Ransomware Defense, Experian's Data Fine, and More

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the hilarious, AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we dissect the latest cyber chaos and digital espionage with all the charm of a Hollywood blockbuster... and a side of sarcasm. First up, in a scene straight out of a dystopian future, a deepfake video of a CEO has people confusing virtual illusion for reality. Fear not, no pet sharks at the office just yet, despite the convincing fakery! Next, Jaguar Land Rover is in hot water—or should we say 'jalopy'? A hacker named "Rey" claims to have leaked 700 sensitive documents, turning their internal files into a dark web yard sale. Looks like someone left the garage door wide open! Meanwhile, in a move as swift as a glacier, FIIG Securities took six days to respond to a tip-off from the Australian Signals Directorate. Now facing ASIC’s ire for exposing 18,000 clients, the message here is clear: when it comes to cyber, snooze and you lose. International intrigue takes center stage as Indian authorities arrest a Russian crypto maestro allegedly laundering for cybercriminals. It's the cyber world’s bad actor caught red, or should we say e-cash handed. Finally, OpenAI's new tool promises to spare developers from the tyranny of semicolons. Welcome to a future where AI handles the code—sans lunch thievery and office drama. Tune in daily for your dose of digital drama and cyber laughs!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.

13 Maalis 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we spice up your cybersecurity briefs with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. In today's episode, we have a troupe of digital shenanigans lined up just for you. First up, the infamous Dark Storm Team has proudly pranced onto the stage on the X Platform, turning the cyber world into a chilling horror flick. Remember folks, antivirus updates are like garlic—they keep the digital vamps at bay. Next, the MassJacker malware saga—the stories of 778,000 digital wallets vanishing faster than Houdini at a magic show. It's a cautionary tale for those dabbling in the crypto universe, where it's all fun and games until someone loses a Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Apple battles its own 'zero-day of the month' crisis with CVE-2025-24201. Picture hackers as escape artists breaking out of their WebKit confines. Thankfully, Apple patches the hole just in time, reaffirming that not all is lost in this cyber battlefield. In other news, the Shadowpad malware has had its glow-up, now orchestrating ransomware romps like it's setting up a digital blind date. Keep your data trusty—and possibly squirrel-proof. And finally, tech firms find their human resources hoodwinked by AI candidates—taking "fake it till you make it" to a whole new level. Stay tuned for more cyber jests tomorrow. Happy hacking!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.

12 Maalis 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's more thrilling than a techie on a caffeine binge. Perfect for keeping you on your digital toes while slipping in a chuckle or two. In today's episode, we kick off with a massive cyberattack on X. It seems our beloved platform for unsolicited opinions and cat memes has been taken down, leaving users to confront the gnawing void of face-to-face interaction and—horror of horrors—actual office productivity. Next, we take a virtual safari through Nigeria, where WhatsApp and social media scams have turned scrolling into a modern-day Indiana Jones adventure. Trust is now so elusive, it might as well be unicorns in rush-hour traffic. On the tech tip, we explore MSTSC's public mode, the digital deep-cover op with no traces left behind. Just because you can vanish without a trace doesn't mean your bad decisions should. In the news splash department, ransomware's intellectual ambitions are on the rise. These pesky programs are studying chain-of-thought reasoning like they’re aiming to pen the next philosophical bestseller. What's next, ransomware that doubles as a life coach? Finally, Consumer Reports dishes out a reality check to AI companies regarding their flimsy voice-cloning protections. Maybe it's time these tech firms stop treating voice security like a minor inconvenience. Join us on Hacked dAily as we keep you cyber-savvy with a twist of humor.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 Maalis 2min

Tune in to today's episode of Hacked dAily, where we unravel the latest cyber shenanigans with wit and irony to keep you entertained and informed! First up, we spotlight Apple’s macOS – the Ferris Bueller of operating systems – enjoying a day off from top-notch security, letting Rosetta 2 inadvertently roll the red carpet for malicious guests. An Apple a day might keep the doctor away, but apparently not cyber ninjas. Then, onto Texas, where a former employee’s "sabotage your ex-employer" how-to guide lands him in hot water. Remember, folks, our fantasies of workplace vengeance should stay in our heads—not in our former company’s destroyed server systems. The probable career switch to ‘prison IT’ is imminent! Over in Russia, SilentCryptoMiner worms its way into systems like a sneaky sitcom character, using fake VPN tools as bait. Always remember: if it sounds too good to be a secure browsing tunnel, it probably is a shortcut straight to digital plunder. Plus, the healthcare sector, still juggling ransomware as if it's part of the daily dose, fights the same old foes on their digital frontier—proving data breaches can be just as predictable as your hospital’s waiting times. Lastly, brace yourselves as AI schedules very precise coffee breaks, ensuring office blathering doesn’t stomp over productivity. Let’s just hope it’s kind enough to spare a few moments for perfecting the half-asleep meeting look!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 Maalis 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we untangle the web of digital chaos with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Let's dive into today's tech misadventures. First up, a hacker loves a good Disney plot twist as much as anyone, but this time they snagged a Disney engineer’s passwords, leaving Mickey in a digital pickle. Apparently, keeping magic kingdom secrets under "Admin123" wasn’t as clever as they thought. Who knew Disneyland had its own villain? Then, in a quantum leap backwards, digital saboteurs have bested X Tech's unbreakable encryption with a data heist worthy of Hollywood. It seems the future isn’t as secretive as quantum physicists hoped. Time to rethink those uncrackable enigmas. In a "connect the dots" irony, a sneaky backdoor in a trusty Bluetooth chip has tech fans nervous as it eavesdrops on a billion devices worldwide. Maybe it’s time we ensured our "seamless" connections are more selective with their party invites. Elsewhere in the realm of sci-fi, the first AI-powered ransomware gang, FunkSec, is shaking things up. It seems even cybercriminals need smart assistants—with FunkSec making the rest ponder the merits of an AI partnership. Finally, U.S. authorities charge individuals using AI in cyberattacks, proving cybercriminals now have a tech support but AI is the true ninja, cutting through the noise to defend against these digital scoundrels. Tune in tomorrow as we keep you intrigued and entertained. Secure those passwords... see ya on the dark side!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 Maalis 3min

Join us on Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we dive into the latest escapades in the world of digital mischief with a side of sarcasm and some much-needed humor. Who knew cybersecurity could be this amusing? Today, we start off in Japan where NTT Communications stumbles once again, putting 18,000 organizations on a first-name basis with data breaches. Looks like someone missed the memo on securing information, right? Then we turn to the ever-evolving saga of cybercriminals; Black Basta and Cactus ransomware gangs are stretching their criminal portfolios with new spyware, BackConnect. It’s like they’re shopping for tech upgrades, but with slightly less legit payment methods. In other tales of woe, a marauding PyPI package has been pilfering Ethereum private keys quicker than you can say "crypto"—a little reminder that developers might need a crash course in "Playing Nice with Other People's Currency." We swing by Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, latest victim in a plot that rivals any cyber thriller. In a grand display of what's probably going to be the tech blooper of the year, sensitive data is now available as light reading on the dark web. Finally, Canadian intelligence issues a warning about AI’s new role in election threats—turns out, future political debates might feature our robo-counterparts. Stay tuned, and who knows, maybe one day Siri will run for office!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 Maalis 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we unveil the latest digital shenanigans and maybe save your data one witty remark at a time. Today, we kick things off with a ransomware group turning your webcam into a covert operative—because clearly, bad hair days need backup. Next, we take a virtual dive into EncryptHub, for whom "app store" is code for "malware market," offering their own line of cybercriminal concoctions complete with stealer malware. Who knew app hunting could morph into digital Russian roulette? Our third story sees cybersecurity experts engaging in a new kind of true crime—mapping out threat actor infrastructure with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for dissecting grandma's attic finds. The stakes? Your data’s safety. Meanwhile, Dark Caracal, sporting a villainous moniker out of a comic book, has taken its dubious talents to Latin America. Their latest hit? Spreading Poco RAT malware like it's a new fashion trend. And finally, cybercriminals have given the popular AI DeepSeek-R1 a rogue makeover with fake sites that lead you straight into malware wonderland. Remember: if it smells like a scam and quacks like a scam, it's probably not the real DeepSeek. Tune in tomorrow for more tales from the dark side of the digital divide!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 Maalis 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that keeps your defenses sharp while sprinkling in some humor. Today, we venture into the bizarre world of snail mail ransomware targeting U.S. healthcare companies. Because why hack when you can hurtle back to the '80s with paper threats? Meanwhile, in a plot twist that transcends cyber horror, the Eleven11bot botnet has commandeered 86,000 IoT devices—primarily security cameras. It's a global smash hit with sightings in American and British territories, all while preferring the exotic IP locales of Iran. Who needs strong passwords when weak ones make for such a binge-worthy show? In a spectacle worthy of an Olympic event, Iranian cyber musketeers flex their prowess with polyglot files, injecting excitement, and a touch of exasperation, into UAE IT desks. They merge code like a maestro at a symphony, leaving tech pros everywhere shaking their heads—and maybe filing for therapy. Meanwhile, the SecP0 Ransomware gang is redefining cybercrime by threatening to expose system vulnerabilities. Move over, data kidnappings; now it's all about entrepreneurial disruption. Finally, Google steps into the breach with AI-enabled scam detection on Android. It's like having a digital bodyguard filtering out sweet-talking cons before they nab your wallet—or dignity. Join us tomorrow for more cyber shenanigans and the technology saving—and sometimes vexing—our digital lives!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 Maalis 3min