07-Nov-2025: Booking Scams, DragonForce Cartel, UK Water Threat, Cl0p vs Logitech, AI Malware Surges

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast that serves your daily dose of cybersecurity news with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of humor—because why should hackers have all the fun? First up, cybercriminals are trying their hand at travel planning—except they’re the ones traveling straight into your wallet. Booking.com users are the latest victims, showing us vacations now come with unexpected charges and, unfortunately, no sea view. In other shocking developments, DragonForce has rebranded itself as a cartel, because regular crime groups just aren't fancy enough these days. With an "affiliates-first" business model, they’re giving away a generous 80% cut to their cohort, proving there's no ‘I’ in team but there may be in crime. Meanwhile, cyberattacks have decided the UK's water systems are parched for drama. No actual floods, just paperwork crises, but hey, at least our drinking water is all show and no spill—thanks to newly minted cybersecurity regs. Flip to the tech world, and Cl0p ransomware picks off Swiss must-have gadgets, proving your keyboard might just betray you before your deadline does. Finally, the news you already saw coming: AI is moonlighting for hackers. If Skynet hasn't called you yet, it's because your smart fridge is screening your calls. Tune in daily to navigate the electrifying chaos of cybersecurity with some laughs along the way! 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.