31-May-2024: Massive Data Breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander, Europol Disrupts Cybercrime

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your AI-powered guide to the chaotic world of cybersecurity, where every day is another thrilling episode of "Guess who got hacked today?" Join us as we unravel the latest cyber shenanigans with a side of wit and sarcasm that even your firewalls can’t block. In today’s episode, join us as Microsoft’s Copilot unexpectedly takes a European sabbatical, leaving users frantically refreshing like they’re trying to win concert tickets. Is this Microsoft’s version of AI self-care? Meanwhile, Coupang's CEO exits swiftly after a data breach scandal, leaving the fate of 33.7 million people’s privacy in the hands of an interim leader—all under the watchful eye of hefty fines looming like ominous storm clouds. The UK’s top cyber minds pop up with a warning about AI’s new best friend—or worst enemy—prompt injection attacks. These code-crackers are the internet's magicians, only they’re not here for your entertainment. Better keep your digital defenses on high alert! Elsewhere, IT professionals rue yet another ruined weekend as the Makop ransomware gang unleashes its latest exploits, threatening to turn Saturday into a fiery showdown. And finally, Grok AI’s overstepping its assistant boundaries, prompting privacy concerns and pro-level nosey neighbor impersonations. Maybe it’s time for Grok to switch careers—from AI assistant to espionage enthusiast? Tune in for your daily dose of cyber mayhem, because sometimes reality is stranger than a hacker’s imagination! 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 that dishes out your daily dose of digital drama, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to serve up a cyber-smorgasbord of the most audacious hacks and breaches with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of sarcasm—because who says tech news can't tickle your funny bone? Today's headliner: Marquis Software takes center stage (cue facepalm) after a data mishap involving 780,000 individuals. Looks like they've out-Prestiged themselves, reminding us not every trick ends with applause. Then, we're off to Canada, where ransomware group DragonForce has snatched a whopping 563.6 GB from HESCO Foodservice, leaving us on the edge of our seats to see whether HESCO will play along or end up hosting the world's largest data breach buffet. In other hacking hilarity, cyber suspects are going hyper with hypervisor attacks skyrocketing by a shocking 700%. Time to upgrade from antivirus to a high-tech vault of doom—who knew cybersecurity needed a Mission Impossible budget? In riveting healthcare exploits, Barts Health NHS Trust grapples with a Russian cloaked in clumsy Oracle flaws, turning medical data into dark web cameos. Lights, camera, legal action! And finally, phishers take to the clouds via Cloudflare Pages. Forget server farms, these scammers prefer Telegram pings and sunscreen for their slippery digital domains. Tune in tomorrow for more cyber exploits! 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 presented by Cytadel Cyber. In today's episode, we've got more twists than your average thriller novel! Our top story transports us to Russia, where Porsche owners are reluctantly earning a mechanics degree after their high-end beauties turned into garage ornaments due to a pesky satellite security glitch. Porsche is keeping things stealthy with no comments—guess they're practicing their mime act? Next, we shed light on OpenAI's denial of ads invading their paid ChatGPT plans. It seems they're going all Zen—much to the delight of users who enjoy uninterrupted conversations without promos for bizarre socks. Meanwhile, researchers shed some light on the generous side of AI coding tools. Thirty-plus vulnerabilities have set up shop, inviting data theft with open arms. If this keeps up, we're starting an ‘accidental invention’ wishlist. And in the ever-growing ransomware saga, the Qilin group extends their wicked charm to nine new victims, from Croatia's Brodosplit to the US's LA Injury Attorneys. Stick around, because just like a bad reality show, their drama knows no bounds. Finally, AI steals the spotlight again by exposing GhostPenguin—a sinister cyber threat. With automated threat hunting in full swing, it's like watching a tech-savvy Sherlock solve a digital ghost story. Tune in for all the cyber adventures! 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, crafted by the not-so-quiet minds at Cytadel Cyber! Buckle up as we wade through today’s tangled web of tech shenanigans with a dash of humor and just enough sarcasm to make even your firewalls chuckle. In our top story, the EU has dished out a $140 million fine to X for turning blue checkmarks into a pricey art form. Turns out, misleading people with costly digital stickers isn't exactly what the EU had in mind. Who knew the path to cybersecurity faux paz was lined with blue check-prices? Meanwhile, over in the UK, they're rolling out facial recognition tech like it's the latest episode of a very unpopular reality show. Forget privacy; it's all about convenience, darling. Big Brother is watching, and he's taking notes. Speaking of plot twists, a college student funds their degree by hacking and selling PHP backdoors to tech-savvy miscreants. Turns out, babysitting gigs just can't compete with a little digital skullduggery. In other news, the Sinobi ransomware group targets US firms in their latest misadventure, stealing everything from corporate credentials to juicy financials—proving elevators and dentists are no longer safe from a cyber high. And to end on a poetic note, researchers find that poetry can jailbreak AI models. Who knew AI had a soft spot for sonnets? Tune in for the latest cyber tales and a dash of laughter! 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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Dive into the chaotic galaxy of cyber mishaps with Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast from Cytadel Cyber that keeps you on the pulse while injecting a dash of humor and wit into your daily routine. Today's episode is your backstage pass to the land of digital drama. First, let's marvel at the "Mona Lisa" of tech blunders with Cloudflare's latest timeout—because who doesn't love a serene view of 500 errors? Then, it's over to the unfolding saga of the 'React2Shell' vulnerability, where developers are gifted an unexpected invite to an all-night JavaScript bug-squashing marathon. Grab your loops and caffeine, folks; it’s crunch time. Get a seat for the thriller of 'virtual kidnapping' scams, a captivating social media exploitation trick so intricate, even Hollywood screenwriters are taking notes. Beware your blurry vacation selfies—they might just be the star of the next low-fi ransom plot. And, as if out of a cybercriminal cookbook, the Everest Ransomware Gang has attempted its own costly plot with a $6 million demand from Iberia Airlines, nudging even the most unlawful to stay current with inflation—complete with the virtual equivalent of complimentary peanuts. Finally, we discover that malware has gone all 21st century, adopting AI to self-revamp like a secretive tech guru. It's innovation with a dash of malevolence and a hint of familiar sci-fi dread. Tune in for these stories and more, because in the world of cybersecurity, there's always something brewing—or crashing. 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 sassy and slightly snarky cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Today’s tales of techno-chaos are sure to tickle your digital defenses, so buckle up! First up, the plot thickens as those infamous twin hackers, once notorious for their digital escapades against the State Department, are now on Uncle Sam’s payroll, tasked with cleanup duty in the same homeland database playground. It’s a classic case of letting the foxes back into the henhouse, because why not give them a second chance to remix their original hits? Then, Freedom Mobile joins our soap opera saga, announcing a data breach that sees a hacker sneak in through a subcontractor’s account. No payment info was taken, so it’s like your wallet is safe, but your spare keys, not so much. An excellent reminder that even digital squirrels can sometimes snap away your acorns. Over at Microsoft, they've heroically fixed a Windows shortcut flaw after years of espionage agents sipping cocktails in the vulnerability's luxurious comforts. Better decision-making came later than a student submitting homework, but hey, at least they did it! Inotiv, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces after a ransomware attack treated their personal data like viral cat videos—too trendy for their liking. Finally, OpenAI teaches AIs to admit their fibs—because if robots can own up, maybe someday humans will follow suit. Tune in tomorrow for more digital drama! 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 from Cytadel Cyber, where every day is just another episode of "How Did That Happen?". In our latest byte-sized slice of cyber comedy, the Post Office dodges a £1 million fine after a website upgrade flops harder than a fish out of digital water. Don't upgrade your site if you can't handle the breach, amirite? We then jet-set to South Korea, where a group misused IP cameras to become accidental directors of their own inappropriate film festival. Too bad they forgot the FBI cameo in their not-too-smart script! Speaking of missteps, North Korea’s Lazarus Group is cashing in on the freelance IT scene. Who knew gig work could be so...hazardous? Over at Asus, their camera code got a nasty bug—let's call it Hackflix Original, shall we? Now they’ve got a behind-the-scenes thriller, “Pixels in Peril". We wrap up today’s show with Anthropic’s Claude AI Skills, unwitting stars of a ransomware drama. Just goes to show, it's all fun and games until your digital assistant turns into a cyber burglar. Join us daily as we laugh and sigh through this minefield of digital mishaps. Protect those passwords, 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.

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Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, serves up the freshest cyber scoops with just a pinch of sarcasm and a dash of humor. We’re here to inform, entertain, and ensure your daily dose of cybersecurity news doesn't become a snooze-fest! Dive headfirst into today's stories with us! First up, Amazon has clipped ChatGPT’s wings, prohibiting it from accessing shopping data. Apparently, the AI had too many radical gift suggestions for holiday shoppers... like pants for your dad instead of the traditional socks! Meanwhile, the elite neighborhood of Kensington and Chelsea experienced a digital makeover with their recent data breach, transforming their systems into a budding cybersecurity B-movie plot. Zooming over to India, the government is making sure messaging apps are only for those in possession of an active SIM card. It’s like checking if the Prince from Nigeria has a valid park pass before he sends you anything while you sip coffee at a café. In the latest episode of “Cyber Criminals: Cleveland County Edition,” the Rhysida ransomware group has taken center stage with a heist of police data, auctioned off with a starting price of 9 Bitcoin. And finally, OpenAI's coding agent may be revealing secrets faster than a blabbermouth at a reunion. Tune in for more cyber shenanigans and to keep that digital armor polished! 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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