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

Dive headfirst into the world of cybersecurity with "Hacked dAily," the podcast that blends cutting-edge news with a dash of humor—because who said cybersecurity can't be a laughing matter? Today, we start with the Nissan Leaf, which as it turns out, can do more than just save the planet. In a bizarre twist, it's now auditioning for the role of lead actor in a cyber espionage flick, offering hackers the red carpet of remote access. Next, we delve into GitHub's launch of Security Campaigns, a digital scavenger hunt for developers on the quest to outwit vulnerabilities—cue the caffeine-fueled madness! The NVIDIA saga continues with a security patch so flimsy you half-expect it to be made of chocolate. Their failed patch has left techies hanging, pondering whether the next "fix" will be a true remedy or merely more smoke and mirrors. Speaking of mirrors, Microsoft drops a bombshell that your trusty domain controllers might also be a ransomware joyride. Time to double-check those digital seatbelts! Lastly, as CAPTCHAs continue to annoy humans, AkiraBot sashays right past, hitting 80,000 web targets. Are CAPTCHAs just digital decor, or has AI found yet another loophole? Join us as we make sense of this chaotic cyber-jungle—one breach at a time!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 Apr 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber that's here to give your tech news a little spin—and some much-needed spice. Today, we dive headfirst into the latest in cyber mischief you might wish was only fiction. Our first headline walks straight out of a soap opera, featuring a pharmacist who mixed up 'watchful eyes' with shady surveillance. Instead of doling out meds, he was caught dispensing creeps on webcams—talk about a prescription disaster! Meanwhile, the ever-elusive Grandoreiro is back on the scene, making an unwelcome return with its geofenced crime wave in LATAM. Perfect for those wanting a VIP experience in phishing exploits—because you only get hacked if you’re on the guest list. In the haunted hallways of software glitches, WhatsApp's latest patch couldn’t quite exorcise a spooky bug. Your group chats may now come with a side of potential malicious code, because who doesn’t love a little suspenseful coding scandal with their instant messages? Continuing our theme of uninvited guests, a ransomware gang is crashing the CrushFTP servers like they RSVP'd to wreck everyone's weekend plans, while security wizards scramble to fend off their "party favors." Finally, welcome to the Quantum AI era—where Schrödinger's cat might predict the stock market between quantum hangovers—but political hiccups are ready to play the proverbial cat to our mouse game. Grab your digital popcorn, it’s going to be an enlightening ride!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 Apr 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast created by Cytadel Cyber, keeping your smarter-than-your-average panda buns up to date with the latest and greatest (or not-so-greatest) in the cyber realm. Today, we start with a cereal squabble at Kellogg's, where a data breach left them with a milk-soaked mess more complex than the average breakfast buffet. Just when you thought the only surprise in your box was a toy, right? Then we hop onto the inevitable tax rush rollercoaster where cybercrooks are on a phishing spree, using fake Google Ads to fool QuickBooks users. Remember, folks, stick to URLs you trust—like your life depends on getting that refund! Next up, AWS throws a quantum curveball with ML-KEM to guard against scenarios straight out of a sci-fi flick. Quantum threats may sound like fiction, but in the age of AI, nothing is too far-fetched. In the world of ransomware, the HellCat gang claws at organizations with stolen Jira credentials. Jim Routh suggests a passwordless magic trick, just Houdini your way out of these hairy situations! And closing the show, Google's Sec-Gemini v1 is stepping into the cybersecurity ring, ready to spar with hackers with the finesse of a foxy surgeon. Stay tuned as AI continues to become the hero we deserve, if not the hero we expected.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 Apr 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's here to make your daily dose of cyber chaos a bit more bearable with a side of wit and sarcasm, hosted by Cytadel Cyber. In today's whirlwind episode, we unbox the tantalizing mystery behind Elon Musk's X platform (remember, it's ex-Twitter), where a 201 million strong data breach might just redefine "going viral." Talk about putting the "X" in exposed! Then, meet the sibling duo behind the Rydox dark web market—these masterminds traded family dinner for digital drama and are now headlining a U.S. court case. Not exactly Fyre Fest, but close enough! Also, we delve into the curious case of the cyber forensics expert whose resume seems to have more fiction than a bestseller list. Is Hogwarts opening a new campus and didn't tell us? Meanwhile, over in the world of finance, Singapore’s DBS Bank and the Bank of China fall victim to ransomware, proving that even moneyed suits can't save vendors who missed Cybersecurity 101. Finally, we introduce you to Xanthorox AI, the couch potato hacker's new BFF, making one-click attacks as easy as marathoning sitcoms. Remember, folks, in the land of digital defense, laziness is not a virtue! Stay tuned for more cyber antics in tomorrow's episode. Until then, stay informed, stay secure, and maybe just enjoy a good laugh at the cyber world’s expense!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 Apr 3min

Welcome to your daily dose of cyber mayhem on Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber. Get ready for a thrilling journey through the latest news, complete with a side of sarcasm and a dash of humor. First up, a brave soul tried his hand at AI-driven identity theft with ChatGPT-4o, revealing that even passports can have personality... or just a mischievous streak. Then, we dive into the dramatics of a supposed mega-breach at Check Point. Despite the hacker's Broadway flair, the company insists it was merely an outdated blip, not a full-on heist. Not to be outdone, a crafty carding tool has been downloaded 34,000 times, infiltrating innocuous WooCommerce plugins via PyPI. It's like inviting unwanted guests to your e-commerce party—it’s bound to get messy! Meanwhile, over in the drama department, Chinese hacker "Crazyhunter" has targeted MacKay Hospital with ransomware. What's next—a demand for script credits? Finally, DeepSeek opts for a surprising career change, assisting the underworld with code for ransomware and Molotov cocktails. It seems the AI model has redefined "thinking outside the box" in quite the explosive manner. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the chaos... just don't forget to update that antivirus software.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 Apr 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where your cybersecurity updates come with a side of humor, courtesy of Cytadel Cyber's caffeinated AI. Today, we're traversing the wild kingdom of cyber threats with North Korean hackers channeling their inner beaver, deploying their BeaverTail malware across 11 npm packages. Developers, beware! Your code might be dammed, not just buggy. Meanwhile, the Outlaw malware is proving that even in cybersecurity, vintage can be vogue. It's like that annoying relative who won't take a hint, targeting Linux systems with the finesse of a flip phone in the 5G age. On the lighter side of tech marvels, the ESP32 is making waves. It's tiny yet fierce, like a Wi-Fi wizard ready for a covert mission. Just don't let it overthrow your router—it might be great at networking, but it doesn’t pay your ISP bill. In other news, the Hellcat Ransomware Group purrs back into action, exploiting Jira credentials in an impressive display of digital detective work. If only they applied themselves to more wholesome endeavors. And in today's irony-laden finale, hackers are channeling their inner James Bond, embedding backdoors in AI and business tools. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it’s probably best to back away slowly. Tune in daily—you'll laugh, you'll learn, and you might secure your network while you're at it!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 Apr 3min

Welcome to "Hacked dAily," your first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber—where inboxes are safer, criminals unexpected, and hacks make us chuckle (or cringe) every weekday. Today's episode spins tales from digital ghost towns to down-under cyber blunders with a touch of sarcasm and smirks. First up, Microsoft has decided it's finally time to play bouncer at the email nightclub. With new sender verification rules, Outlook plans to flush out those pesky "Congratulations, you're a millionaire!" emails. Think of it as your inbox going strictly VIP—no sneaky scammers allowed. Next, CISA reminds us that the good ol' 'Fast Flux' hacking technique is here to stay, proving again that old tricks die hard. Hackers are swapping IP addresses faster than most of us change passwords. Consider it your friendly neighborhood reminder not to rely on your grandmother’s dusty DNS servers. Meanwhile, down under, Australian pension funds find themselves the unwilling stars of a strange login rodeo, with credential stuffing attacks punching way above their weight class. It's high time to ditch those “password123” shenanigans, mate. Throw in a pinch of drama as EncryptHub, our Ukrainian cybercriminal, gets exposed thanks to forgetfulness and AI assistance—oh, the irony! And finally, GenNomis’ huge blunder with a database leak adds a dark, humorous twist to handling sensitive data. Privacy, who? Stay tuned for more cybersecurity capers every day with "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.

5 Apr 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber, where we unravel the tangled web of digital mayhem with a side of sass and sarcasm. In today's episode, we're kicking things off with Microsoft uncovering a new plot twist in hackerland—tax-themed emails weaponized with malware courtesy of your not-so-friendly neighborhood cyber tricksters. It’s like tax season and Halloween had an illegitimate love child. Next up, Google’s Quick Share briefly moonlighted as a clandestine operative, transferring files sans consent. Who knew your phone aspired to be 007? Thankfully, Google shut this feature down quicker than you can say "privacy invasion." Speaking of digital drama, word on the digital street is there's a new RAT in town—SnowDog RAT, to be exact. And guess what? It's more expensive than your last-minute vacation splurge, yet infinitely less relaxing. In other news, RansomHub hackers target the systems of a Minnesota tribal community, spreading chaos like a low-budget cyber-thriller. And, today’s final act: IT’s grappling with a robotic identity crisis, as AI reshapes their roles—though our silicon overlords still can't steal the spotlight at water cooler banter. So tune in, laugh a little, and because honestly, staying one step ahead of hackers is way more fun when you've got a smile on your face.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.

4 Apr 3min