14-Aug-2025: Russia Clamps Down on WhatsApp, Kimsuky Hacked, FortiWeb's Security Slip

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the internet's cheekiest cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Here, the drama of digital espionage meets the comedic relief we all desperately need. We're diving into today's tech headlines with a blend of sarcasm and insight, because why not? First up, in a plot twist filled with irony, Russia is cracking down on WhatsApp and Telegram calls for "national security," while also playing the privacy card like it’s a joker. Meanwhile, they're whipping up "Max," the side of surveillance no one ordered. In the hacker universe, karma's finally come knocking for North Korea's Kimsuky group, as their tools and data mysteriously ended up online—so much for hacker discretion, right? Here’s hoping Kim Jong-un's investment strategy gets a tech-savvy update. Meanwhile, FortiWeb dishes out cybersecurity déjà vu with a CVE vulnerability that's about as secure as leaving keys under a doormat. Lock those digital gates before a cybercriminal strolls in for sugar! Down the cyber alley, the Charon ransomware plays hide and seek in the Middle East with finesse that’d make Bond jealous. If only hackers could channel this genius into something other than tech chaos. Finally, AI's sporting a digital black hat to model threats—because if you can't beat them, let tech do your thinking. Tune in for bites of cyber wisdom and a chuckle, because you've earned it! 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.