22-Nov-2025: CrowdStrike Insider Scandal, ALPHV's NAFFCO Heist, Nvidia Chip Smuggling Bust

Get ready for a thrilling ride on Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where cybersecurity's pulse meets a healthy dose of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm! In today's episode, we uncover how CrowdStrike dodged a bullet after an insider decided corporate loyalty was worth only $25,000, with screenshots to bait hackers. It's a cat-and-mouse game that ended as abruptly as a bad date. Meanwhile, ShinyHunters' alleged phishing antics have them name-dropping legends like Atlassian and LinkedIn like it's a confidence booster session! Over at NAFFCO, ALPHV ransomware gang turns up the heat—literally—with a jaw-dropping 1TB data siren call. With criminals eyeing fire safety, they might expect a "firewall" in their next ransom note. And in what feels like a tech heist gone comical, four tech enthusiasts were charged for trying to sneak Nvidia's AI chips into China. Remember, coyness, not boldness, might have been the underrated skill here! The plot thickens with Cl0p ransomware hitting the jackpot with Canon and Mazda, potentially giving new meanings to "high definition" and "zoom-zoom." Maybe ransomware protection will be a future selling point? Lastly, ShadowRay 2.0's debut as the maestro of cryptojacking is a masterclass in cybercriminal creativity, making CPUs sweat over cryptocurrency so criminals don't have to. Stay tuned for all the cybersecurity antics and the occasional laugh in today's episode! 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.