17-Oct-2025: Microsoft Scammers & Volkswagen Ransomware Drama Unfold

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, where we're diving headfirst into the digital trenches to bring you the latest in cyber antics and mishaps. Created by the brilliant minds at Cytadel Cyber, we promise to serve up your daily dose of intriguing cyber nuggets with a side of snark and sarcasm to keep things lively. Today’s episode kicks off with cyber felons dressing up as SEMrush to trick their way into Google credentials—a plot twist that proves some people love deception as much as others love solving their Wordle. Next, we unbox Oracle’s denial of a massive breach, even as hackers boast about accessing 6 million records. Fingers crossed they’re just striving for an award in creative writing. Turning to Microsoft Exchange Online, in a case of the digital mailman who accidentally sent emails to the Bermuda Triangle—everyone’s inbox is oddly quiet, and it seems your emails are on an unexpected, extended vacation. Whoopsie! Meanwhile, Babuk2 ransomware’s ghost stories include hacking imaginary victims, proving you can be notorious without actually doing anything. Great for business, we guess? Finally, meet the Red Teams—the caffeine-fueled geniuses ensuring AI doesn’t switch careers to delinquency. So, plug in for this ride of humor, insight, and good old digital drama—because even day-old breaches are fresher when seasoned well 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.

23 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Brace yourself for today's parade of digital shenanigans, served with a side of humor and a dash of sarcasm! Our first act features a phishing scheme with a flair for drama—a fake Instagram chatbot convinces users their accounts need "verification," leading to a beautiful data goodbye. Maybe these scammers should consider a Hollywood career, because scamming isn't really securing permanent jobs for them. Next, we explore a deceitful tap-to-pay scam thwarted by authorities. These digital bunglers duped victims into surrendering credentials as if entering a bizarre smartphone sweepstake. Let’s hope this serves as a tech-savvy reminder—since not everything that taps is golden. In a geopolitical cyber-thriller, Russian garment Operation Zero tempts hackers with up to $4 million to breach Telegram’s fortress-like security, all for the sake of a villainous plotline, while Ukraine locks Telegram out of government spaces like a bad remake of a spy saga. From the frontlines of technological warfare, Sygnia reveals a VMware attack that escalates from web shells to ransomware faster than you can panic about your network's security patches. It's a digital migraine in the making. Finally, turning to an unexpected tech "innovation," North Korea presents a hacking hub fueled by AI, proving once and for all that in North Korea, crime is just another name for innovation. Join us tomorrow for more cybersecurity escapades that'll keep you informed and bemused. Tune in, stay secure, and don't click anything suspicious!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.

22 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where seriousness is served with a side of sarcasm and a dash of technological terror. First up, we lament the mysterious allure of "vaporware" on Google Play, where 300 sneaky apps decided they’d make your phone their new Airbnb. Android users, maybe think twice before you swipe right on that flashy app. Next, we delve into the cutting-edge capers of RansomHub, a tailor-made backdoor bringing the Olympian spirit to ransomware escapades. Our cyber sleuths are working overtime, probably pondering if they'll ever see a normal workweek again. Over in the UK, 422 not-so-masterminds have been escorted off stage in a grand fraud-busting performance. It seems the curtain has fallen on their ill-gotten gains, and those "Get Out of Jail Free" cards are just collecting dust. In Mississippi, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association wishes they could CTRL+Z their way out of a six-month delayed ransomware disclosure—now starring in a cyber lawsuit thriller. Spoiler: their customers are not amused. Lastly, we're shaking our heads at cybercriminals who’ve turned AI into their sidekick, creating digital mayhem. Surely, they could've used that ingenuity to, I don't know, volunteer for habitat restoration or something. Tune in again tomorrow to Hacked dAily, where tech troubles meet their match with a chuckle (and maybe a groan).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.

21 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast where the world of cybersecurity is as thrilling—and occasionally hilarious—as a daytime soap opera. Dive into the digital trenches with us as we unravel the tangled web (pun intended!) of the latest cyber shenanigans. Today, Europol warns us about the 'Shadow Alliance', a group more interested in cyber espionage than musical harmony, reminding us that sometimes, the Internet really is like the wild wild west—sans tumbleweeds, but with a ton of digital sound effects. In another twist, the crisis of phishing attacks has soared by 140%, like a villain on growth hormones zooming in on unsuspecting victims. Lock your data vaults or prepare for some not-so-welcome surprises. Meanwhile, the AI trading platform Aixbt just took a dive off the cybersecurity cliff. You'd think an AI with stock market smarts would be a little better at dodging cyber bullets. Also, grab your popcorn as a ransomware gang targets telecom titan Orange—because why not breach mega-corporation security before breakfast? Will this warrant a new flavor in their data drama series? And finally, hackers are turning AI code editors into unwitting accomplices, with sneaky "Rules File Backdoor" attacks. Just a reminder that in cybersecurity, passing the buck is sometimes easier than solving the problem. Join us at Hacked dAily for a daily dose of cyber mayhem—served with a side of light-hearted sarcasm!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.

20 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we slice through the digital mess with a side of humor and a dash of sarcasm. Today, we're starting by boogieing over to TikTok, where the new Security Checkup tool wants users to dance they way into stronger password management. No cat video mishaps here, just some serious cyber-savvy footwork—or so we hope. Then, move over flowers, a virus bouquet is in town! Fake DeepSeek AI installers are causing chaos, like inviting a malware swarm as your plus one. We break down why double-checking your downloads might just save you from some awkward IT conversations. In espionage-like drama, the infamous Lazarus Group adapts to the loss of their OKX tool, nearly as fast as your new 5G network. Grab popcorn while we explore this cyber cat-and-mouse game that’s as thrilling as a spy novel. Throwback alert: A ransomware gang is digging into retro tactics by threatening to spill secrets right into Edward Snowden's inbox. Remember when emailing Snowden was just a tech gag? Welcome to reality, folks, and get ready for a sideline in Snowden's collection! Finally, the AI vibe coding trend attempts to distill our complex emotions into plain code. Dive into this digital therapy, but beware of reducing your Shakespearean self to a single tweet. Join us for these tales and more on Hacked dAily—because keeping cyberspace secure shouldn’t be boring!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.

19 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we deliver your daily dose of digital drama with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of fun. In today's episode, we start with the FBI doing its best Captain Obvious impression by alerting us to the malware menace lurking in free file converters. Yes, get that reassuring 'surprised but not really' face ready. Next up, cybercriminals are moonlighting as the infamous Cl0p ransomware group, faking extortion letters that could win them a spammy Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Just remember, folks, every spam email might now hold a fake masterpiece. Meanwhile, businesses are having a not-so-merry time with hackers targeting their Microsoft 365 environments. It's as if cybercriminals decided boardrooms are where the real treasure lies, leaving companies to scramble faster than a cat in a cucumber-filled room. In a scenario that screams 'lock your digital doors,' Lexmark's reseller channel has been Babuk2-ed. Maybe it's time for Lexmark to invest in a "Hackers Unwelcome" mat to keep their digital couch intruder-free. Lastly, hackers worldwide are throwing a party courtesy of CVE-2024-27564, with 10,000 attacks proving that even AI vulnerabilities can go viral as fast as your favorite pop star. Hold on to your keyboards—it's going to be a wild ride!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.

18 Mar 3min

Join us on Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we navigate the wild world of cyber threats and the quirky hijinks of hackers—with just the right amount of sarcasm to keep things entertaining. In today's episode, we reel from the latest digital drama where Adobe and DocuSign OAuth apps sneakily invade Microsoft 365 accounts, proving yet again that hacker-inflicted chaos is this season's hottest trend. In a plot twist deserving of a digital blockbuster, meet the new hero in town: Yohanes Nugroho's free decryptor for the Linux variant of Akira ransomware. Now victims can reclaim their files without emptying their pockets—because nothing makes a hacker grumble more than unpaid ransom. Then there's GraphStrike, taking chatterboxes to new sneaky heights, using Microsoft Graph API to exploit networks while maintaining an air of sophistication. This free tool seamlessly blends cyber espionage with mischievous intent, but hey, at least the hackers can do it with style, right? Fortinet, brace yourselves, as SuperBlack ransomware storms through your defenses with the finesse of a runway model, proving yet again that hackers never clock out. Finally, over at Intel, a new "secure data tunnel" promises to bring data to AI models like a storm-busting pizza delivery—no toppings included. Buckle up, dear listeners—cybersecurity has never been this adventurous!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.

17 Mar 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's here to tackle the world of cyber mayhem with a pinch of sarcasm and a whole lot of vigilance! Today's episode starts with the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, who has been extradited to the U.S. in a crime drama twist, facing charges with his fellow tech villains for attacking 2,500 targets in 120 countries and allegedly raking in half a billion dollars. Apparently, cybercrime doesn't pay—at least not indefinitely. In corporate news, Cisco has patched a denial of service flaw in its IOS XR software, which previously allowed cyber vandals to pull the plug on the Border Gateway Protocol with a single malevolent update. Because let's be honest, nobody truly wants more than 254 autonomous systems knocking on their door. Next, researchers unveil a shocker in securing single sign-ons. Turns out, slipping past SAML SSO authentication is as easy as solving a one-piece puzzle, leaving IT teams worldwide exasperated and hackers grinning like Cheshire cats. Meanwhile, "Hacktivists Gone Wild" features Carruth Compliance Consulting's unwanted cameo in a data breach epic, inadvertently exposing sensitive data from US school districts, thanks to Skira ransomware group. And in the battle of deepfakes—a cautionary tale unfolds! These uncanny digital phantoms have moved from entertaining Snapchat filters to serious security threats, proving once more that in cybersecurity, fact is stranger than fiction. Stay tuned for your daily dose of hacking happenings!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.

16 Mar 3min