12-Jun-2025: Microsoft's Cybersecurity Push, Black Basta Returns, AWS Leverages AI Against Hackers

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.