23-Oct-2025: Meta's New Anti-Scam Tools, Magento Breach, PassiveNeuron & Monolock Ransomware

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast, where we unravel the web of chaos with a smile and a dash of wit. Strap in, because today we're about to drop some digitized drama in your earholes! First up, our not-so-trusty sidekick Bluetooth is moonlighting as a spy, allowing hackers to crash into your playlist and perhaps overhear your embarrassing bathroom vocals. Guess it's time to question if your tech truly has a good security strategy or just a penchant for eavesdropping. Meanwhile, the energy sector's download-friendly ClickOnce technology has decided its security needs a career change—right to villainy! Bad actors are channeling their inner Bond villains, slipping into critical infrastructure like they own the place. Who knew granny's puzzle app had such villainous potential? In cloudier news, Synology's "Active Backup for Microsoft 365" let slip some sensitive data, proving even clouds can't predict weather changes like these—a reminder for IT pros that backups might just need backups of their own. And in a surprise jailbreak, a few REvil ransomware members found freedom early from Russian custody, but there's no joyride in their future—those confiscated BMWs aren't coming back. Finally, U.S. Senators are taking on AI with the Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act. With $12.5 billion in digital robberies last year alone, it's clear our plastic cash might be safer traded in for a round of monopoly—we'll just have to see if Mr. Moneybags' top hat can fend off hackers. Join us daily on Hacked dAily for more tales from the digital frontier, where cybersecurity unraveling meets unrelenting sarcasm!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the original AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Here, we serve your daily dose of cybersecurity shenanigans with a side of wit to keep your day light and your systems locked tight! First up, a British hacker nicknamed "IntelBroker" thought he was Harry Potter for a hot minute, conjuring up a $25 million cybercrime extravaganza. The US would very much like him to explain this magic trick in court—preferably without the rabbit. Meanwhile, in France, the authorities have given BreachForums a plot twist worthy of a Michael Bay movie, arresting five members and seemingly putting an end to their shenanigans. But is this the last chapter or just an intermission? On to the UAE, where experts urge businesses to Safer Internet Day every day after discovering 16 billion login credentials twirling around the web like yesterday’s confetti. Carolyn Duby warns that neglecting cyber security is like sticking a welcome sign on your company vault. In other news, the Fog ransomware group’s toolkit resembles a hardware store clearance sale—they use everything except the kitchen sink to infiltrate networks. Is there a new trend in hacking—upcycling? And finally, hundreds of MCP servers are now moonlighting as summer camps for hackers. This time their back door isn’t just open, it's practically ajar. So, what do you do when your security cozy blanket turns out to be a hacker's welcome mat? Tune in tomorrow for another cyber soap opera, only on Hacked dAily!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, your go-to source for the latest in cybersecurity where AI meets sarcasm—brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Buckle up as we dive nose-first into today's mishaps and digital debacles. First up, Scattered Spider has decided flying is now their thing, hack-venturing into Hawaiian Airlines with more turbulence than your average economy class flight snack. So, just a reminder: updating your airline app's password might be as crucial as your neck pillow. Meanwhile, our friends in Russia are squeezing the internet faucet on Cloudflare, attempting to make your web browsing experience remind you of your morning coffee line—slow, painful, and utterly uneventful. It’s cunningly ironic, yet still doesn't excuse slower load times than a dial-up connection. In retail news, Ahold Delhaize rolls out a new-ish theme to grocery shopping—data breaches! 2.2 million of you can expect more excitement than a cart with a wonky wheel. Time to tighten up your loyalty cards, folks. The Akira group invites us to watch their latest performance: a grand reveal of U.S. companies’ secrets, starring law firms and a stone fabricator. Forget Netflix; these breaches are more entertaining than TV courtroom dramas. And finally, Meta plans to voice its dominance by eyeing PlayAI. Soon, Zuckerberg may lend us his dulcet tones. Feeling a bit meta yet? Stay tuned for more tomorrow on Hacked dAily!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber. Today's episode is packed with plot twists worthy of a Spy vs Spy comic strip. We kick things off with Citrix, the thriller that just keeps giving. "CitrixBleed 2" is here, offering unauthenticated attackers a fresh chance to pilfer session cookies from NetScaler devices, teasing over 56,500 potentially starring roles in this cybersecurity drama. Stick around to find out if your favorite system makes the cut! Next, Cisco's Identity Services Engine steps into the limelight, sporting vulnerabilities with remote code execution flair. Picture shadowy figures manipulating your network from their evil lairs. But fear not, Cisco has rolled out updates, showing drama isn't only for soap operas – your code can get excitingly complex too! Hold onto your IDE, as we dive into a new Contagious Interview attack wave with malicious NPM packages. Who knew developers moonlighted as detectives? Maybe it's time to update those resumes to include "NPM package therapist?" Meanwhile, Green River City learns that if crime doesn't pay, neither does ignoring cybersecurity. Post-ransom, officials might be realizing ergonomic chairs don't defend against ransomware. Residents wonder if this saga will wrap up before street repairs. Finally, ever-seeking mischief, malware now targets AI code analysis tools. It's like bugs have decided to play hide-and-seek, leaving artificial intelligence the eternal seeker—they've gained a twisted sense of humor. Tune in, laugh a little, and stay secure on Hacked dAily.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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we skim through the latest in digital chaos with a dose of humor and sarcasm. Today, we ask: Ever thought hackers could double as grim reapers? Britain's NHS unveils a grim new reality—ransomware potentially causing patient deaths, a peculiar reminder that even tech needs a 'No Grim Reapers Allowed' sign or two. Meanwhile, in our daily round of bug battles, WinRAR finally closes the Pandora's box of malware with a patch that's tighter than a hipster's scarf. No more freeloading gremlins sneaking out of those archives! Over at Industrial Tech HQ, Siemens teams up with Microsoft Defender on an IT comedy tour, sorting out a hiccup faster than you can say 'antivirus'. If only all duos had such riveting routines. In other news, Akira ransomware seems to fancy itself as the Moriarty of malware, squeezing secrets from six companies, including titans like Seppeler Gruppe. It's double extortion, because why stop at one crime when you can have two? And finally, BreachForums is hawking modified AI with criminal inclinations. With AIs this shady, even your grandma's new phishing hobby would be top-notch. So, stay tuned to Hacked dAily—where the digital world is as fraught as a cat with a cucumber!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.

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Join us on Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we untangle the world of cybersecurity with a pinch of humor and a dash of sarcasm. Today, we unravel why UK firms are paying top dollar for ransomware attacks—considering whether a cybersecurity seminar needs to precede or follow the Queen’s speech. Meanwhile, in a legislative showdown worthy of "Game of Phones," House officials dump WhatsApp, while the Senate raises a confused brow—looks like even politicians enjoy a tech soap opera. Then we dance with Mythic C2, the malware with moves smoother than a digital ballerina, dodging defenses and giving IT professionals extra reasons to embrace their coffee addictions. Our malware escapades continue with the Dire Wolf ransomware gang, who are running amok with tricks potent enough to feature in a mythical bestiary, as they leverage Golang for a particularly nasty double punch of extortion and data erasure. Lastly, AI turns detective, ferreting out vishing attempts like a robotic Sherlock Holmes putting phone scammers out of commission one algorithm at a time. So sit back and let us be your guide through the maze of digital threats, armed with knowledge, wit, and the occasional eye roll. Tune in daily for your dose of cybersecurity insights—and chuckles!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where even your coffee break gets a tech twist! Buckle up for today's dose of cyber shenanigans, where no digital vault is safe, not even from your friendly insurance company. Telcom Insurance Group recently tangoed with the Lynx Group, leading to a fine print fiasco and potentially some indemnity-inducing selfies. Meanwhile, the caffeinated cyber caper continues with Mocha Manakin, as ClickFix finds itself toe-to-code against a malware that’s more interested in your data than your dreams of fantasy football. For a side of irony with your tech news, remember that the only birds we want ruffling feathers are harmless, unlike this digital avian menace! Over at ComfyUI, boredom turned to bedlam when savvy digital delinquents slipped malware into their system, proving once again that comfort doesn't equate to safety. And dairy farmers beware! The Play group added some chaos to Dairy Farmers of America's milk run, cryptically altering our lactate landscape—possibly adding 'tech' to our grocery bills. Finally, Google said "challenge accepted" to digital intruders with shiny new armor against prompt injection attacks, making it the Gandalf of the AI world! Tune in tomorrow for more digital drama and keep your tech wits finely tuned!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, where we're unpacking the realm of cyber shenanigans with style, brought to you by the fine people at Cytadel Cyber. Today's cyber escapades feature encrypted apps switching from secret love letters to recruiting teenage hitmen. Because why teach your kids the value of hard work when they can start a career in cloak-and-dagger operations fresh out of middle school? Thanks to these apps, the phrase "killer instinct" has a whole new meaning. Meanwhile, Aflac's cybersleuths are playing catch-the-intruder with unwelcome guests trying to snag Social Security numbers. Let's hope their cybersecurity measures are as robust as Ducktales' vault, keeping all secret treasures safe and sound! Our report wouldn’t be complete without mentioning those crafty Russian hackers who see multi-factor authentication as more of a suggestion than a precaution. By swiping app passwords, they've slipped into Gmail accounts with the finesse of a feline, and we’re left wondering if we need better bobby pins or just rethink our password strategy. Erie Insurance had tech gremlins but dodged the cyber-villain bullet without a ransomware scare—yet vigilant as ever, TMNA isn't rolling the dice on any digital unknowns. Lastly, North Korea's BlueNoroff is using deepfakes to zoom-bomb your Bitcoin—so check those jawlines folks; fake Superman might just scam your crypto! Tune in tomorrow for more cyber underworld revelations!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.

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