17-Apr-2026 Slack Trojan, EU App Flaws, PowerSchool Breach, and AI Tools Vulnerabilities

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, delivering critical insights for security leaders. A fake Slack download disguises a harmful trojan granting attackers an invisible desktop, threatening corporate networks reliant on Slack for communication. The deceptive URL technique enables unauthorized access to sensitive data, risking severe business implications. The EU's Digital Age Verification App is hacked in less than two minutes, raising alarms over its design flaws. Its compromise poses a critical threat to the broader European Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem, urging urgent action from the European Commission. Matthew Lane receives a federal prison sentence for the PowerSchool breach affecting 70 million individuals. This substantial breach highlights the growing involvement of young hackers, prompting a call for stronger data security measures and youth intervention strategies. Ransomware threats in healthcare escalate with "The Pitt" spotlighting their impact on patient safety and hospital operations. The 94% rise in attacks heightens the demand for investment in cybersecurity defenses to avoid significant fiscal and reputational harm. Code tools like Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and GitHub Copilot Agents face prompt injection vulnerabilities via code comments. This issue demonstrates the need for enhanced AI safety and rigorous code review to protect crucial software development platforms. Stay informed with Hacked dAily as we provide essential updates and expert analysis that matter to your business and security strategies. 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.