12-Nov-2025: Apple Phishing Alerts, Google Hack Scare, and Habib Bank's Ransomware Drama

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber! Ever felt like you’re living in a spy thriller, but with a lot more passwords and fewer secret agents? Us too. On today’s episode, we unravel the curious case of phone thieves who are phishing for kindness rather than codes, coaxing Apple ID credentials from the well-meaning. Consider this your reminder: If Apple texts you, it's probably faker than a Hollywood smile! Meanwhile, North Korean hackers took a master class in creative chaos, as they reportedly unleash havoc via Google's trusty Find My Device. Lose your phone, and you might just lose everything else too—because why just misplace your phone when you can stage a digital apocalypse? And in a series twist, those silent spam calls don't mean you're having a tête-à-tête with a mystery caller. They’re just checking if you’re alive and well, to share the joy with their telemarketer friends. Spoiler alert: You're not invited to the big reveal. More drama unfolds as Qilin ransomware gang claims a juicy haul from Habib Bank AG Zurich. But the bank stays cool as a cucumber—no confirmation, no comment, just a day’s work in the chaotic world of cybersecurity. Finally, open-weight AI models have overshared more than a tipsy college freshman, thanks to our friends at Cisco. A reminder that less chatter might keep the secrets safe. Tune in daily for your dose of cybersecurity shenanigans! 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.