19-Jan-2026: Elon Musk vs. OpenAI, GootLoader's Tactics, and Pass'Sport Data Breach

Join us on Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we bring you the juicy bits of digital drama with a side of sarcasm, and promise to keep you entertained while you dodge the latest cyber pitfalls. Today's top story features the one, the only—Elon Musk—who seems to have decided that a legal tango with OpenAI, his old flame, is just what his week needed. California joins the fray, throwing some legal-loving at xAI because one battle clearly wasn't enough for Musk. Next, we delve into GootLoader's creativity with concatenated ZIP archives—think origami but digital, and far more annoying. This malware gem has cybersecurity pros reaching for aspirin and organizations brushing up on their PowerShell skills. In our third story, we explore why you shouldn't feel flattered by unexpected shipping emails—unless you're keen to invite the Remcos Trojan in for tea. Those fake documents are about as genuine as a three-dollar bill, so hit that delete key with gusto. Meanwhile, Pass'Sport wins gold in the cyber oops championship with over 6 million breached accounts. Let's hope they play defense better on the field. To cap off today, we ponder Google's decision to let you disable its scam-spotting AI in Chrome. Because who wouldn't want to brush up on their scam-spotting skills while sipping their morning coffee? Join us for more! 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.