29-Jul-2025: Autoswagger API Heroics, Tea App Breach, and Microsoft Licensing Drama

Welcome to Hacked dAily, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where we dig into the juiciest cybersecurity news with a side of snark and a dash of tech sarcasm! In today's AI-driven episode, we're donning our digital capes with Autoswagger, the newest software superhero that's out to bust API breaches with style—no deerstalker required. In a tale of digital heartbreak, the women-only dating app Tea has gone from secret crushes to public leaks, with 72,000 selfies now having their 15 minutes of fame on the internet. Note to self: consider adding "cybersecurity skills" to your dating checklist, right next to "emotionally available." Microsoft steps onto the stage worthy of a national security thriller, letting Chinese engineers tinker with U.S. military cloud projects. Cue the eyebrow raise as Microsoft offers freebie upgrades, only to later clamp down on competition. Is it a clever strategy, or just setting the scene for a cybersecurity cliffhanger? Our attention then shifts to France and Spain, where the Arcus ransomware group decides to debut its latest project, targeting schools and IT firms with a countdown clock that could give a soap opera plotline a run for its money. Lastly, the U.S. finally dusts off its cape, positioning AI front and center in national security. They're hoping to find the balance between tech wizardry and remembering security passwords—easier said than done. Tune in for these tales and more in today's whirlwind of cybersecurity antics!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.