17-Jun-2025 Cyberstorms Hit The Washington Post, Zoomcar, and Grafana Alike

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast crafted by Cytadel Cyber, here to serve you the daily dish of digital drama with a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today, we're delving into tales that belong in an action-packed thriller novel—except they're all too real. First up, The Washington Post experiences an unexpected plot twist, as cyber miscreants with a possible government flavor sneak into journalist emails focusing on China. Who knew covering international relations could be such a hacker magnet? Next, say hello to Zoomcar, exposing 8.4 million users' personal data. Guess they wanted to offer a little thrill ride without the hassle of booking a vehicle. Talk about thinking outside the box! And speaking of open doors, Grafana instances forgot to lock theirs. A gaping XSS flaw lets hackers waltz in like it's a free-for-all breakfast buffet, reminding us that some IT priorities rank lower than a budget cupcake. Meanwhile, BERT ransomware hits Linux systems with ELF files. No magical creatures here, just digital chaos making sure IT pros keep their coffee cups filled to the brim. Lastly, Salesforce's Large Language Models spill secrets faster than my chatty aunt at Thanksgiving, failing basic CRM confidentiality. Apparently, discretion isn't their strong suit. So grab your headphones and join us on this ride where cybersecurity meets storytelling!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.