31-Jan-2025: Google Gets Phished, ChatGPT Jailbreak, VMware Patches, Tata's Ransom Battle

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your cybersecurity comedy fix, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Get ready for a daily dose of digital drama with a sprinkle of tech humor. First off, Google's g.co takes a hit with a stealthy phishing attack. Remember, when “Chloe from Google” calls, it’s usually less about security and more about your credit card details. Maybe take their tips on holding suspicious codes with a grain of salt – or a cup of common sense. Meanwhile, a jailbreak named "Time Bandit" outsmarts ChatGPT, making AI's ironclad security look more like a foam sword. If AI were a parent, "Time Bandit" is definitely that rebellious kid sneaking strategic hacks past the curfew. In other riveting news, VMware continues its perpetual game of digital whack-a-mole, patching vulnerabilities faster than a cat video goes viral. Kudos for keeping hackers’ dreams in drafts – for now. Tata Technologies might need to hire the Ghostbusters next, as ransomware ghostwrites disruption into their otherwise stable narrative. Let’s hope they find those decryption keys before the hackers do – or at least create a compelling sequel. Finally, let’s welcome DeepSeek AI to the Hall of Fame for Data Leaks. Spilling over a million chat logs worldwide, their version of spring cleaning seems more like an internet show-and-tell. Cybercriminals, consider it your early holiday bonus. Tune in to Hacked dAily, where cybersecurity meets comedy!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.