08-Sep-2025: Microsoft, Apple, and MathWorks Tackle Tech Turmoil Amid Cybersecurity Threats

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the rollicking rollercoaster of a podcast where we lift the lid on the world of cybersecurity with AI at the helm and a dash of humor you'll find nowhere else! On today's episode, Microsoft Azure has joined the ranks of nautical nighmares as undersea cable disruptions in the Red Sea took its services for a little dive. It’s like Jaws meets the digital age. Naturally, they’re working on a “Plan B” faster than you can say “reroute.” Meanwhile, Apple’s iCloud Calendar has found a new role as the go-to spam delivery service. Forget sleek design and perfect functionality—right now, it's serving up phishing emails like a pro. Apple's servers are indeed getting a not-so-glamorous reality check in spam school. Buckle up for a tale from the East as Noisy Bear rolls out "BarrelFire," targeting Kazakhstan's energy sector in a phishing campaign. It's like Die Hard, but with fewer explosions and more...email links? In other news, MathWorks suffered a ransomware attack, losing data from over 10,000 individuals. Who knew Social Security numbers could become the main course at a cyber buffet? And finally, AI has turned its coat, now becoming the cybercriminals' best friend in orchestrating diabolical schemes at scale. Should we be scared? Probably. Or at least more vigilant. Tune in for your daily dose of chaos, code, and a sprinkle of sarcasm only 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.