11-Apr-2025: Nissan, GitHub, NVIDIA, and Microsoft Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges

Dive headfirst into the world of cybersecurity with "Hacked dAily," the podcast that blends cutting-edge news with a dash of humor—because who said cybersecurity can't be a laughing matter? Today, we start with the Nissan Leaf, which as it turns out, can do more than just save the planet. In a bizarre twist, it's now auditioning for the role of lead actor in a cyber espionage flick, offering hackers the red carpet of remote access. Next, we delve into GitHub's launch of Security Campaigns, a digital scavenger hunt for developers on the quest to outwit vulnerabilities—cue the caffeine-fueled madness! The NVIDIA saga continues with a security patch so flimsy you half-expect it to be made of chocolate. Their failed patch has left techies hanging, pondering whether the next "fix" will be a true remedy or merely more smoke and mirrors. Speaking of mirrors, Microsoft drops a bombshell that your trusty domain controllers might also be a ransomware joyride. Time to double-check those digital seatbelts! Lastly, as CAPTCHAs continue to annoy humans, AkiraBot sashays right past, hitting 80,000 web targets. Are CAPTCHAs just digital decor, or has AI found yet another loophole? Join us as we make sense of this chaotic cyber-jungle—one breach at a time!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.