03-Apr-2025: Apple & Google Patch Cyber Flubs, DIY Ransomware on GitHub, DeepMind's AI Exploit Framework

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your daily byte of cybersecurity drama served with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of humor, straight from the cyber catacombs. Today's episode is a veritable buffet of digital chaos, peculiar problems, and patchy resolutions. First up, Apple has finally decided to patch the actively exploited bugs in its aged operating systems. Better late than never, right? Looks like those bugs were partying like it's 1999 until the tech giant played bouncer. Meanwhile, over at Google, a Cloud Run vulnerability was fixed just as users were about to stage a cyber whodunit with non-authorized access. Imagine a cat burglar with keys to the digital city—Google swooped in just in time. And in today's malware masquerade, say hello to Salvador Stealer. No, it’s not stealing surreal art, but your banking credentials. Is it time to invest in digital locks for those mobile wallets? Other news, the irony unfolds with Prince Ransomware going DIY on GitHub. Why catch up on a Netflix series when you can binge-watch the chaos of building your ransomware over a weekend? Who needs traditional crime-thrillers anymore? Lastly, Google's DeepMind is peeling back layers on AI's cyber weaknesses like a perplexing onion. So much for smart devices—seems they're just as vulnerable as the rest of us. Tune in daily for more surprising stories from the underbelly of the digital world!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.