04-Jan-2026 Trump's Chips Drama, Kimwolf Roams, Handala Hack Hits, NY's AI Legislation Updates

Tune in to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where today's cyber-world hurdles are served with a side of humor and a hint of sarcasm. Brace yourself as we unravel today's jaw-droppers. First up, former President Trump channels his inner game-show host demanding a $2.9 million deal divestment, citing national security—or is he just mixing semiconductors with his favorite snack? Chips, anyone? Next, take a safari ride through the digital jungle with the Kimwolf botnet, a persistent prowler that treats local networks like its personal playground. Note to Kimwolf: pay your rent! In the world of clandestine maneuvers, the Handala hack leaves Israeli officials grappling with breached Telegram accounts and wondering if they should have double-checked that two-factor authentication. The resulting political drama puts reality TV to shame. Meanwhile, in a plot more ironic than your best dad joke, U.S. cybersecurity pros turned hackers plead guilty in the BlackCat/Alphv saga, revealing that moonlighting as extortionists doesn't pay as well as federal prison time. Finally, New York navigates the tangled tech terrain with Governor Hochul signing the RAISE Act, laying ground rules for AI, while vetoing the health-privacy NYHIPA, reminding businesses that in the cybersecurity world, change is the only constant. Stay sharp, listeners! 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.