18-Aug-2025: PayPal Drama, DaVita Data Breach & Colt's Ransomware Saga

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the one-stop shop for your daily dose of cybersecurity shenanigans, brewed fresh with AI expertise by Cytadel Cyber. Kick off your day with a touch of digital drama mixed with a pinch of sarcasm and a dash of humor. First up, watch as the cyber theater rolls out a jaw-dropping claim: 15.8 million plain-text PayPal credentials on sale. Perhaps these hackers thought they were running a fish market, but we'll see if this blockbuster is a phishing scheme or just the latest in "Hackers Gone Wild". Next, DaVita's finding themselves center stage in the hot seat, thanks to a ransomware attack, leaking nearly a million patients' data. Patients are now left with paranoia on the side, while DaVita’s not spilling the beans on invitees—they were clearly not expecting royal company. And just when businesses were getting comfy with FIDO authentication, cyber tricksters have thrown a wicked wrench: sinister downgrade attacks. This is your reminder that the internet always has a Lego piece lying in wait—step cautiously! Meanwhile, Colt Telecommunications is in the gunslinger’s spotlight, battling outages possibly triggered by ransomware. Modern tech dramas remind us: it’s all fun and games until your internet takes a longer break than your barista. Finally, shadow AI agents are sneaking up in the digital wings, making us wonder if we're living in a tech soap opera. Hold onto your hats, folks! Tune in daily for the latest cybersecurity, delivered with 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.