15-Sep-2024 Cyber Breach Roundup: Games Box, ECBaw, and Lynx Ransomware Threats

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where every service outage, hacker blooper, and AI hiccup gets a witty highlight. In today’s episode, we discuss how both Google Cloud and Cloudflare decided to stage a synchronized nap, causing a nationwide service blackout. It's a bit like watching superheroes discover their kryptonite—a techie’s equivalent of “We’re on a break!” Next up, those sneaky cyber villains who usually feast on our data fell victim to the ultimate hacker irony: exposing their own data as if they sat on a 'Digest Your Own Breach' panel at a cybersecurity convention. Remember folks, never let down your digital guard—or pants. Oh, and just when AI thought it was the knight in digital armor, the new TokenBreak attack proves a single character swap is enough to catapult it back to algorithm school. Who knew a simple tweak could play AI like a kazoo? In other news, the Fog ransomware gang has upgraded their toolkit, bypassing the conventional for open-source and legit monitoring software. It's almost as if they attended a "Hacking for Hipsters" workshop—no participation trophies included. Finally, we dive into the murky waters of Nytheon AI, the dark side of tech innovations, akin to spy software designed by rogue agents who closely followed Soviet-era cinema. It's a plot stranger and more chilling than fiction. Catch you on the next digital escapade!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.

13 Juni 3min

Welcome to another episode of Hacked dAily, where cybersecurity news gets a splash of sarcasm and a side of humor! Get ready to dive deep into today's headlines... First up, Microsoft is splashing out billions on European cybersecurity, possibly hoping to prove that prevention is truly a billion-dollar blockbuster—let's see how long they can outwit those pesky hackers before another 'game-over' screen appears! Meanwhile, ex-Black Basta members are turning the office chat tool on its head, using Microsoft Teams and Python scripts for some office-friendly crime. Who needs team-building exercises when you can hack together, right? In South Korea, after a ransomware attack on Yes24, it seems the Personal Information Protection Commission is now the star of its own thriller, heading into a data privacy investigation. Don't forget your popcorn; it looks like a digital drama with hackers as the unwanted protagonists! Speaking of drama, a ransomware group has claimed responsibility for invading S5 Agency World’s systems. Just another day sailing through troubled digital seas, proving no IT system is truly unsinkable! Lastly, Amazon Web Services has enlisted AI as its 'cybersecurity symphony conductor,' hoping it hits all the right notes and not just your grandma's suspicious internet searches. Humans still have the final say, just in case AI starts turning off lights for extra drama. Stay tuned for more cybersecurity escapades right here on Hacked dAily!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.

12 Juni 3min

Tune into Hacked dAily, your caffeine-charged, AI-driven guide to the latest cyber shenanigans! Today, we dive into OpenAI’s ChatGPT going AWOL. It appears your virtual buddy needed a break, leaving engineers questioning if it's planning a career change or just pulling a digital Houdini. Next, we stumble upon Google's recent blunder where phone numbers magically connect to the associated Google accounts. Who needs a PI when Google's got you? Their engineers are probably brewing coffee just as fast as your phone can link them to an ex's Spotify playlist. Over at LinkedIn, the FIN6 cybercrime group proves creativity belongs in corporate, using AWS-hosted fake resumes to spread More_eggs malware. Now that's a resume you won't forget—assuming your system survives to remember it. In other news, the French Ministry of Education experiences a cyber twist worthy of a teen drama. Ransomware group Stormous stole data from over 40,000 individuals. Is it cheaper than a French film ticket? Doubtful, but just as dramatic! Finally, OpenCV swoops in to tackle deepfakes, offering a guide that makes spotting digital deception so simple you’ll be the Sherlock Holmes of pixels. Because, as the digital deceivers get clever, so must we. Stay one step ahead, my friends! Subscribe for your daily cybersecurity chuckle and a dash of wisdom at Hacked dAily with Cytadel Cyber.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.

11 Juni 2min

Get ready for a byte-sized dive into the world of digital shenanigans with "Hacked dAily," the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber. Binge on today's cyber hors d'oeuvres: a hacker group using LockBit ransomware to target Russian companies, proving that irony isn't just for literary merit—it's now a weapon of choice. Feels like poetic justice, doesn't it? Meanwhile, North Korea's Kimsuky is serving up a cyber cocktail more dangerous than your Aunt Sue's moonshine, merging Facebook Messenger, LinkedIn, and Telegram for PRO-level phishing. It's like multi-level marking, but just for spies. In our spooky library tones, meet Librarian Ghouls - no, they're not here to spook you with overdue book fines - they're busy rewriting the playbook on cloaked cyber antics. And speaking of costumes, ransomware gets fancy, masquerading as a password cracker in its latest .NS1419 look, proving hackers missed their calling as dramatists! Finally, in today's edition of "Oops, I Did It Again," a security researcher discovers a chatbot database leaking Canva creator data. Panicked artwork designers everywhere, rest easy; Canva's ninja-speed response ensures your next cheeky birthday e-vite is still on for a head-turner. Join us once again as we traverse the twists and turns of all things cybersecurity—because your network isn't the only thing we promise to keep reliably unpredictable!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.

10 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where we break down all things cyber in bite-sized, byte-sized chunks! Google has issued a dire warning—hackers are now masquerading as IT Support heroes. That's right, just when you thought your tech issues couldn't get more confusing, your "friendly tech guy" is actually a hacker leaving the backdoor wide open. It's like the Trojan Horse, but this time, your reward is some shiny new malware. Meanwhile, we've got an infestation of sorts. Over 700 Latin American users have fallen victim to malicious browser extensions. Who knew digital mosquitoes were a thing? Consider this your friendly reminder to double-check your virtual salad bar before adding any new extensions to your browser. Remember Mirai? It's back, and now it's eyeing your TBK DVR devices, proving these daring exploits have a more adventurous social life than most humans. These notorious botnets just can't resist the allure of a good command injection flaw. In what can only be described as the plot twist of a cyber-heist movie, Chainalysis and the FBI froze millions following a ransomware attack on Caesars Casino. So much for what happens in Vegas staying there! And let's not forget AI fraudsters who are taking the term "robot uprising" a bit too seriously. Cybersecurity experts are scrambling to replace their old defenses faster than you can say "VHS player.” Stay tuned and "cyber secure" as we unravel the latest tech tantrums and cyber shenanigans each day!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.

9 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the world’s first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast, where we unravel the tangled web of cyber crimes and digital wizardry. Think of us as your daily dose of cybersecurity intrigue—minus the panic and with a sprinkle of sarcasm to lighten your tech-laden shoulders. Today's stories weave a complex digital tapestry: We'll start with the mischievous antics of Scattered Spider—because "tech support" takes on new meaning when hackers start spinning webs in your help desk. Could it be Susan on line one or just a friendly spider looking for a password reset? Next, AWS Amplify Studio surprised us by showcasing its security vulnerability talents with CVE-2025-4318, where remote code execution isn't just a scary term, but an open invitation to hackers through our cloud's not-so-watertight back door. The FBI has plunged us into the "Internet of Unwanted Surprises," cautioning that your Wi-Fi-connected juicer might be in cahoots with cybercriminals. That smart fridge might just be the odd one out at the hack-fest! In other news, the delightfully named Golden Eye Dog group (sans any adorable canines) is causing a stir with their "Silver Fox" Trojan—your online poker chips are no longer safe from cyberdogs. Finally, TTAT+ teams up with Generative AI, not to produce avant-garde art, but to mastermind digital threats. Rest assured, they intend on catching the bad guys, not just swapping ghost stories over a cuppa. Tune in daily for your cybersecurity fix—bring the coffee, we’ve got the chaos covered.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.

8 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your first-class ticket to the fast-paced world of cybersecurity with a sprinkle of humor. We dive into today's top stories that have more twists than your favorite spy novel! First up, Anthropic's AI models are now handling classified info for Uncle Sam. So, is the future of secret-keeping less "hush-hush" and more "click-click"? Fingers crossed these models don’t start spilling the beans—or go on a tangent about the Pentagon's lunch menu. Meanwhile, BladedFeline is quietly revolutionizing espionage with cat drones! They meow in Morse code. Speculations abound whether these silky spies are divulging Tesla’s secrets or confessing their love for tuna. Just hope your next Zoom call isn't covertly attended by a purring double agent! Now, cyber group UNC1151 is on a password-collecting spree with Roundcube exploits. Are they starting a cyber museum or just bored of Sudoku? We bet they’re just one step away from managing your Netflix password stash. Over in ransomware country, the Qilin Group is playing its own version of "Guess Who?," boasting a roster of 11 fresh victims from various sectors. Looks like their motto, "Show me the data," is in full swing. And finally, beware of your own "IT savior" if they sound suspiciously scripted. Odd smells drifting from your IT tunnel? Maybe it's time to ask your tech guru which fantasy hero they’d cosplay—because that’s how you catch fraudsters! Stay secure, and listen to us tomorrow for another dose of cybersecurity escapades!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.

7 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast where we inject some levity into the digital drama of the day. Buckle up for today’s edition: Chrome extensions are having a field day with user data, proving once again that your privacy might be less secure than the frosting on a cupcake. Meanwhile, Passion.io creators are learning that exposure isn't just for photographers, as 3.6 million users found their info scattered across the tech universe like confetti. And in a twist of technological irony, the PumaBot Linux botnet decided to explore its voyeuristic side, targeting IoT surveillance devices. Perhaps the next great reality show will be "Watch Us Get Watched," where your Wi-Fi password '12345' gets a leading role. Elsewhere, ransomware and USB attacks are hitting operational tech systems with the enthusiasm of a sugar-high toddler at a piñata party. As IT departments transform into USB guardians, remember: the next "free USB" you find might be less free and more fiendish. Finally, meet UNC6040, the culprits making life difficult for Salesforce users with vishing and dubious data loader apps. With all that creativity, you'd swear they were aiming for a Silicon Valley startup—if only corporate mischief wasn't their apparent calling. Catch all this and more in today’s episode, right here on Hacked dAily!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.

6 Juni 3min