25-Dec-2025: FBI Triumphs Over Cyber Scams, Eurostar’s Chatbot Woes, and Space Bears Strike

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your go-to for the snarkiest takes on the latest in cybersecurity, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the digital underbelly! First up, the FBI has shut down 'web3adspanels.org', a cybercriminal haven where stolen U.S. bank credentials were practically on sale. After enticing victims with deceitful ads, cyber crooks were nabbed thanks to a classic sting operation—internet-style. Let's just say, those thieves didn’t see this digital wrecking ball coming. Meanwhile, Eurostar is in hot water, accusing cybersecurity experts of blackmail after they tried to highlight vulnerabilities in their chatbot tech. Seems playing the good Samaritan on the cyber express can land you on the blacklist express! Next, we touch upon the heartbreaking neglect of website security. Like gym memberships, security protocols are eagerly subscribed to and promptly ignored. Maybe consider a digital health check-up before hackers make themselves at home! Elsewhere, Space Bears ransomware group claims to have infiltrated a German car dealer giant, reportedly leaving with more data than the dealership’s total sales! Will these auto pros shift into gear and upgrade their cybersecurity? Lastly, as we trim our trees, let’s not forget to patch our firewalls. With AI-generated mischief and NFC attacks ramping up, even cyber grinches don’t take a holiday. Join us daily for chaos, sarcasm, and essential cybersecurity snacks! 🎙️ 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.