07-Nov-2025: Booking Scams, DragonForce Cartel, UK Water Threat, Cl0p vs Logitech, AI Malware Surges

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we blend cutting-edge information with a sprinkle of sarcasm, just to keep things interesting. Today's headline news offers a chuckle-worthy tour of cybersecurity blunders. We start with the Louvre, where ancient artifacts are guarded by a password so laughably basic even the Mona Lisa cracked a smile. Didn't they get the memo that "password123" wouldn’t hold up in the digital Renaissance? Next, we dive into the UK’s Online Safety Act’s latest attempt to play global whack-a-mole. Blocking UK IPs just doesn't cut it, guys. But hey, maybe a gentle "please comply" note slipped into the inboxes of non-compliant websites will work wonders. Then, hold onto your identities because cybercriminals have taken impersonation to a whole new level using AI deepfake tech to bypass KYC protocols. You're safe from your dog stealing your identity... for now. In other news, ransomware roulette spun its wheel and Koch & Co, Inc. hit the jackpot of chaos, courtesy of the Akira gang. Let's hope they've got that decoder ring ready! And finally, an unintentional truth-or-dare scenario emerges from red teaming exercises, as the RAG pipeline becomes an unintentional comedian, spilling secrets like it's stand-up night with your AI assistant. Don't miss the show! Tune in daily for more cyber chaos 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.

10 Marras 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Buckle up for today's whirlwind tour of stories that prove the digital world is stranger (and more insecure) than fiction! First up, the ghost of AN0M past is still haunting criminals who thought their secrets vanished into thin air. Much like that New Year's resolution. Surprise! The app is now a collector's item in law enforcement's Pokémon game. Catch 'em all, right? AI is having its 'Eureka!' moment, but the fraudsters are crashing the party with AI-powered pharmaceutical scams that are more convincing than your last dramatic performance. Miracle cures that could leave you needing a miracle of your own? Double-check before your medicine unlocks levels of chaos. Hyundai, usually known for revving engines, accidentally revved up a data breach. Customer info became a dot-com dream for cyber crooks. Let’s hope Hyundai invests in cybersecurity with the same zeal as their latest model. Over in hacker town, there's a new ransomware party crashing via Remote Desktop Protocol logins. It’s like getting a surprise gift—but instead of a cute kitten, it’s a costly chain that locks up your files. Who knew something so annoying could finally prompt those cybersecurity budget discussions? And finally, OpenAI is launching GPT-5.1 in three flavors. We can't wait to see how it handles our urgent need for comedic cat GIFs and emails that write themselves. Strap in for an AI-driven future that promises chaos with a side of humor. Tune in tomorrow for more. 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 Marras 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily by Cytadel Cyber, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast that keeps you updated with the latest in cyber mayhem, sprinkled with a pinch of sarcasm to keep you coming back for more. Let's dive into today's tech drama: Firstly, Microsoft's marketplace accidentally showcased a vibe-coded ransomware proof-of-concept, making us question if "ransomware chic" is the next big fashion statement. Who knew coding had a "vibe"? Speaking of showcases, Oracle might need to dust off its virtual cape as the Cl0p ransomware gang made a dramatic entrance, claiming responsibility for a data breach in Oracle’s E-Business Suite. We can't decide if this is more "whoops" or "why?" Meanwhile, over in the UK, Jaguar Land Rover's cyber-kerfuffle contributed to the Bank of England’s GDP woes. Cyber heists: no longer content with data, now snatching GDP points too. In another corner of the cyber world, Rhysida took "sharing is caring" to heart, leaking almost 2TB of data from Gemini Group. Perhaps they confused it with movie popcorn—a whole lot of it. Finally, in a saga sure to delight sci-fi lovers, Google predicts AI will juggle dual roles of hero and villain in cybersecurity by 2026, as MITRE tweaks its ATT&CK Framework to keep things lively. Just make sure those mismatched algorithms don't trip us up! Stay tuned for more cybersecurity capers tomorrow. 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 Marras 2min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber! Get ready for your daily dose of cyber mishaps, zany exploits, and hey, maybe even a chuckle or two—because if you don’t laugh, you may just cry into your keyboard. Today, we explore how a majority of AWS cloud breaches are not grand acts of espionage but rather happy little accidents of misconfigurations and credentials missteps. Proof that when it comes to data security, sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Handy tip: Once you remember your password, maybe also remember to close the door behind you. Next, brace yourself techies, as React Native reveals vulnerabilities scarier than your last production bug. Hackers might as well be handing out invitations to your system’s backdoor party—hoodies mandatory. It’s a coder’s nightmare come true, with IT teams racing to save the day. Over at Nikkei, cyber thieves snatched personal data and 17,000 Slack messages, proving yet again that digital eavesdropping is the new norm. And in a twist that even Kafka would envy, Apache OpenOffice sidesteps the drama, effectively saying "not today, hackers" after a failed ransomware ploy. Closing on a high-note of irony, our spotlight's on Claude Desktop Extensions with classic prompt injection plots—cue theme music for the cybersecurity sitcom of the year. Stay tuned and stay secure, folks! 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 Marras 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily—the FIRST AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Join us every day as we navigate the digital world with a wink, a nudge, and a heavy dose of cyber irony. Today's episode kicks off with some unexpected tech bonding—Google and Apple team up, with Google's AI, Big Sleep, helping Safari avoid a nightmare with five WebKit vulnerabilities. Apple swiftly patched things up, ensuring Safari doesn't crash-land into a memory mishap. We always knew they secretly liked each other. Next, we dive into AMD’s Zen 5 processers, which came with an unplanned gremlin visit. But fret not, a fix is coming soon, so Zen 5 owners might want to keep their meditation apps handy just a little while longer. In a plot twist far scarier than any sci-fi flick, Uncle Sam wants to bag your DNA and iris scans for its collection. Suddenly, Big Brother's bookshelf seems a lot more personal. In other news, the hacking world's version of The Avengers is forming with Scattered Spider, ShinyHunters, and LAPSUS$ teaming up. Expect cybersecurity pros to wake up in cold sweats dreaming of simpler issues. Finally, OpenAI plants a hearty $38 billion smooch on Amazon to boost ChatGPT's evolution. Prepare for the day your smart devices can finally host their own comedy nights. Stay tuned, stay secure, and stay sarcastic! 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 Marras 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we serve your daily dose of cyber mayhem with a side of wit, because who says cybersecurity can't have a sense of humor? Today's episode kicks off with Microsoft's unveiling of the "SesameOp" – a malware escapade where hackers use OpenAI's API as a covert command channel. Apparently, they're auditioning AI for the next big-screen cyber heist. Coming soon to devices near you, but hopefully not yours. Next, we visit MIT Sloan, where their AI ransomware study has been quietly ghosted like an embarrassing high school crush. A researcher called out its accuracy, proving even Ivy League institutions can't avoid the merciless clutches of reality. Meanwhile, meet BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT, the Bonnie and Clyde of Android Trojans, more interested in your bank details than your selfies. Their spree proves that when it comes to digital thievery, there's no such thing as too much information. The Nova ransomware group keeps the intrigue flowing, threatening data leaks from Sweden's University of Gävle and Spain's Castilla, sparking fears the industry's darkest secrets might soon become an open book. Finally, in a case of AI gone wild, cyber bandits are using chatbots to con their way into users’ trust—and data. Let's just say, they're not offering support; they're offering malware gift-wrapped with a friendly AI smile. Stay tuned, stay protected, and always keep a watchful eye on your tech! 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 Marras 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber! Get ready for a rollercoaster of cybersecurity antics, sprinkled with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Today's highlights: First up, rapper MC Mateo finds himself in a robotic twist with an AI-generated video hoax. Is his "Golden Neck" the future of AI-produced hits, or just a laughable glitch? Either way, auto-tuned algorithms might just challenge us for airtime soon. In the battle of brains vs cyber brawn, hackers are relentless with unpatched Cisco equipment, sneaking malware back in like those unwanted houseguests. Cybersecurity pros are patching holes faster than you can say "a firewall!" Speaking of sneaky, Linux rootkits are playing a heck of a game of hide and seek, leaving Elastic Security a bit bewildered. When it comes to staying invisible, hackers make the best magicians—perhaps there's a magic school for them somewhere? Meanwhile, rogue employees at DigitalMint decided to star in their own heist movie, conducting cyber-extortions while negotiating ransom payments. Who knew the coffee break crew had a penchant for piracy? And lastly, OpenAI’s ChatGPT might soon be pitching ads mid-chat. Nothing like an AI recommending spaghetti sauce during your existential crisis. Because clearly, even robots can't resist capitalism's siren call. Catch us tomorrow for more digital dilemmas and technological tomfoolery! 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.

3 Marras 3min