15-Dec-2024 Cybersecurity Breaches Hit WordPress, Krispy Kreme, and Starbucks Amid Rising Global Threats

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, your daily dose of the latest in the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity. In today's episode, we discuss a significant breach affecting WordPress. A supply chain attack has compromised around 390,000 accounts, infiltrating through a third-party component. Users are advised to change their passwords and verify the integrity of their plugins and themes. Next, we delve into Krispy Kreme's recent cyberattack that hit its US online ordering systems. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity strategies across all industries. Current investigations are underway, with no confirmation yet on compromised customer data. In international news, the Russian cyber espionage group, Turla, has developed Android spyware targeting Ukrainian users. Disguised as a pro-Ukrainian app, this sophisticated malware reflects the growing complexity of state-sponsored cyber threats. Additionally, a ransomware attack has plagued a critical supplier, affecting operations at Starbucks and major UK supermarkets, resulting in significant supply chain disruptions. Finally, we discuss a survey highlighting AI-enhanced cyberattacks as a major threat to API security. These sophisticated attacks challenge current security frameworks, stressing the need for advanced protection measures. Stay tuned for today's insights and expert analysis 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.