23-Oct-2025: Meta's New Anti-Scam Tools, Magento Breach, PassiveNeuron & Monolock Ransomware

Get ready for today's tech tango on Hacked dAily, your go-to AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Join us as we dive into the bizarre and ever-entertaining world of cybersecurity. First, we have Meta working their magic with anti-scam tools on WhatsApp and Messenger. Yes, they're playing digital whack-a-mole with fraudsters hoping to outsmart these scam artists, but who knows, maybe those free cruise offers will finally stop clogging our inboxes. Next up, more drama than your favorite soap opera! Over 250 Magento stores were caught in a digital slumber. Hackers found their way in through a new Adobe Commerce flaw – because, why knock when you can just walk right in? Then there's the mysterious PassiveNeuron, the latest villain in our endless cyber-whack-a-mole saga. Cyber defenders have discovered this new threat—armed with tools like Neursite and NeuralExecutor, names that sound suspiciously like they belong in an 80s sci-fi flick. Also, making a splash in dark web forums, Monolock ransomware is up for grabs. It's on sale like the less desirable sibling of a new iPhone, offering discounts for early ransom payers. Nothing screams savings like a bargain on your own encrypted data! Lastly, enjoy a final twist as phishing scams use your favorite apps to reel in victims. Remember: downloading isn’t the same as dining, and sometimes it’s best to just leave that bait untouched. Tune in tomorrow for your daily dose of cybersecurity, with a side of sarcasm and wit! 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.