17-Aug-2025 Digital Karma Strikes Hackers, OpenAI's Browser Challenge to Chrome, ERMAC V3.0 Leak Drama

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber! Here, we dissect the juiciest bits of the cyber realm, all with a dash of humor that makes even firewalls giggle. Today, hackers experience a twist of fate as their own malware hilariously turns against them, exposing a $4.67 million scam. It's digital karma at its finest—who knew cybercriminals could end up as the unwitting heroes in their own cautionary tale? Next, we'll dive into the cyber cinema as ERMAC V3.0's source code makes its blockbuster premiere on the dark web. It's like "Ocean's Eleven" but with fewer heist members and more binary codes. Cybersecurity experts are in for a wild ride! In our ongoing cybersecurity soap opera, EncryptHub makes waves by exploiting the MSC EvilTwin flaw, masquerading in Brave Support's attire. They're not just hackers; they're method actors, keeping cyber detectives on their toes. Elsewhere, U.S. authorities score a cool $2.8 million in crypto, adding some bling to their collection thanks to Ianis Antropenko's ransomware shenanigans. It's ransomware with less swashbuckle and more shake-down. Finally, catch OpenAI rolling out its shiny new Chromium-based browser, squaring up against Chrome. It's a Silicon Valley standoff destined to redefine digital duking! Join us on Hacked dAily, where every byte-sized news byte gets a side of snark! 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.