25-Oct-2025 Microsoft Security Move, YouTube's Ghost Network & LastPass Phishing Scare

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the ultimate AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber—where your morning brew isn’t complete without a sip of digital drama and a sprinkle of sarcasm. In today’s episode, we unravel the quirkiest cyber capers fresh off the info highway. First up, Microsoft's got us all under digital house arrest by disabling downloaded file previews to stay clear of NTLM hash leaks. Because, honestly, who needs previews when you can imagine them, right? Next, we dive headfirst into the enigmatic Ghost Network. 3,000 YouTube videos lead viewers into malware mayhem, redefining "clickbait" with an unexpected twist—no teatime included. LastPass users, brace yourselves! Some cyber tricksters have gone full detective fiction, posing as the Grim Reaper to pluck passwords from your digital afterlife vaults. Remember, locking your passwords securely could save you from a real-life horror story! In a heist worthy of a cyber Oscar, the Everest Ransomware Group has reportedly filched 576,000 records from AT&T's Careers division. Who knew that diversifying portfolios could mean swiping professional dream data and, perhaps, some Candy Crush scores? Finally, as Large Language Models prepare their jailbreak escapades, researchers race to secure these digital Houdinis. It's a cat-and-mouse game of epic tech proportions, promising thrills for tech horror aficionados everywhere. Tune in daily for your cybersecurity scoop with a side of snark 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.