16-Mar-2025: Rostislav Extradited, Cisco Patches Flaw, SAML SSO Bypassed & Skira Hits Schools

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's here to tackle the world of cyber mayhem with a pinch of sarcasm and a whole lot of vigilance! Today's episode starts with the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, who has been extradited to the U.S. in a crime drama twist, facing charges with his fellow tech villains for attacking 2,500 targets in 120 countries and allegedly raking in half a billion dollars. Apparently, cybercrime doesn't pay—at least not indefinitely. In corporate news, Cisco has patched a denial of service flaw in its IOS XR software, which previously allowed cyber vandals to pull the plug on the Border Gateway Protocol with a single malevolent update. Because let's be honest, nobody truly wants more than 254 autonomous systems knocking on their door. Next, researchers unveil a shocker in securing single sign-ons. Turns out, slipping past SAML SSO authentication is as easy as solving a one-piece puzzle, leaving IT teams worldwide exasperated and hackers grinning like Cheshire cats. Meanwhile, "Hacktivists Gone Wild" features Carruth Compliance Consulting's unwanted cameo in a data breach epic, inadvertently exposing sensitive data from US school districts, thanks to Skira ransomware group. And in the battle of deepfakes—a cautionary tale unfolds! These uncanny digital phantoms have moved from entertaining Snapchat filters to serious security threats, proving once more that in cybersecurity, fact is stranger than fiction. Stay tuned for your daily dose of hacking happenings!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.