27-Jan-2025 Meta's Llama Exploits, MintsLoader Malware, LockBit Ransomware & Deepfake Dilemmas

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that injects a little humor into your daily dose of cyber chaos! Brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, we promise to keep you informed—and mildly entertained—as we unravel today’s top tech misadventures. First up, Meta's Llama framework finds itself with an open door for remote code execution risks. It's like inviting AI systems to an all-you-can-hack buffet. Meta, maybe it's time to hire a virtual bouncer? Next, the cyber curveball: The mischievous MintsLoader group is rolling out StealC malware and BOINC, as smoothly as a pizza delivery guy interrupting your binge-watch session. Grab your popcorn; this cyber heist promises a ton of suspense! Meanwhile, Cobalt Strike and SOCKS proxies are channeling their inner Bonnie and Clyde as they usher in LockBit ransomware, with less-than-stellar customer service skills. These bad guys are the modern equivalent of an IT department gone rogue, showcasing their misplaced talents. In other news, Helldown ransomware attacks Zyxel devices, aiming for cyber villainy fame. It’s a relentless game of whack-a-mole for our cyber defenders against these persistent nuisances. Finally, the deepfake dilemma continues, as laws are penned at breakneck speeds only to remain a step behind these virtual chameleons. What’s next—AI lie detectors or apps that can finally sift reality from filters? Join us to explore if cybersecurity can get any crazier—or funnier—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.