27-Aug-2025: OldGremlin Returns, Nissan Hacked and AI Ransomware Rises

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber—your daily dose of cyber news with a side of sarcasm and a dash of digital drama! Today, we've got OldGremlin making a less-than-desired encore! This Russian-speaking ransomware group has returned, ready to scam once more—you’d think they'd retire their antics by now... In a surprising twist, cybercriminals have innovatively conquered the humble "Contact Us" form, launching attacks with such high praise it’s almost deserving of a sarcastic golf clap. Effortlessly sneaky hackers posing as a White House butler have charmed their way into sensitive data—who knew customer service could be so dangerous? Up next, hackers pull out their UpCrypter tool, out-fishing us all with their ridiculously realistic phishing campaigns. The drama never ends, just what every cybersecurity officer dreams of. Meanwhile, in a review-less thrilling than any car reveal, Nissan’s design studio has been hit by the Qilin group. Who knew high-speed espionage would get tangled with laminated blueprints and ransomware chaos? Wrapping up, we've got PromptLock—AI-powered and ready to bamboozle us all faster than you can change your password. How long until these ransomware wizards start demanding Bitcoin ransoms or, better yet, cat videos? Join us tomorrow for more cyber shenanigans on Hacked dAily! 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.