17-May-2025 Meta Faces GDPR Heat, Microsoft Warns on Ransomware, VanHelsing Digital Heist Insights

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast where cybersecurity meets AI with a twist of humor! We're here to spice up your daily dose of cyber news, because who said data breaches can't be entertaining? Today, we're diving into Meta's latest GDPR gaffe, where it seems the social media giant is juggling European users' data in an AI training circus without a safety net. NOYB isn't thrilled, and has served Meta a cease and desist, setting the stage for a GDPR showdown that promises either a legal thriller or a comedy of errors by May 21. In our second story, Microsoft raises the alarm about ransomware targeting domain controllers like they’re elite wine cellars. Cybercriminals clearly have a taste for the valuable stuff, so unless you're keen on hosting uninvited digital guests, it might be time to beef up your defenses. Meanwhile, researchers, apparently looking for a thrill, have cracked and replicated VanHelsing ransomware tricks. It’s a bit like handing out blueprints at a heist convention but hey, at least now we know how the magic trick is done. In our eclectic rundown, Elon Musk enthusiasts are caught in a ransomware riddle using PowerShell - proving space fans now need cybersecurity as much as oxygen. Lastly, as telecoms wrestle with cyber threats faster than your runaway Roomba, it seems everyone needs a Wi-Fi paranoia upgrade. Join us for this rollercoaster of 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.