20-Oct-2025: TikTok ClickFix Scam, Microsoft's Ransomware Defense, Experian's Data Fine, and More

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where the world of cybersecurity meets the most unpredictable plot twists! In today's episode, we kick off with TikTok turning into a hacker's playground: watch out for ClickFix attacks stealthily sneaking into your feed, bringing infostealers along for the ride! A new remix trend? Your phone doesn't think so. Next, we see Microsoft pulling a magic trick by revoking 200 security certificates, thwarting Rhysida ransomware's invisibility cloak. Careful, cybercrooks, the jig is up—time to rethink the disguise kit! Experian's in hot water with a $3.2 million fine for treating personal data like collectible trading cards. Let's hope this teaches them that privacy isn't a suggestion and hoarding isn’t the next Olympic sport. Elsewhere, roughly five million Qantas passengers find their personal data strutting on the dark web runway, thanks to a Scattered Lapsus$ Hunter's ransomware attack. Salesforce stands tall, choosing cyber security donations over ransom payments. And in a plot twist straight out of sci-fi, AI is now voice cloning. Yep, your next pesky phone call might be from your smart fridge demanding your bank info. Typing like Austen characters—our new normal? Join us tomorrow for more thrilling escapades in the world of digital espionage! Tune in daily for your dose of cybersecurity with wit and wisdom from the Hacked dAily team! 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.