14-Jun-2025: Scattered Spider Targets PHLY, Insikt Exposes Predator, Google Boosts AI Security

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where the cyberworld does its best impressions of a digital soap opera with a plot twist at every download. Today, immerse yourself in the intrigue as Scattered Spider spins a web around PHLY, leaving officials searching for a giant can of bug spray, or maybe Spider-Man on speed dial, as their tech ecosystem comes under unexpected scrutiny. Meanwhile, Insikt Group's latest scoop on the Predator spyware's new global setup has us questioning our choice of favorite online games with tech turned into the world's spiciest game of hide-and-seek, minus the playground giggles. We also uncover a malware drama worthy of the golden screen, masquerading as a DeepSeek installer—turns out, cybercriminals have developed quite a flair for the dramatic, leaving us all in theaters (or rather, threats) of our own making. In other curiosity-stirring adventures, find out about Spectra Ransomware's double extortion schemes. It's the villain asking for a ransom with the audacity of demanding a tip—talk about bad manners! Finally, Google’s AI defense squad against indirect prompt injection attacks slaps a security restraining order on sneaky digital cues. It's all in a day's work for Gemini, making AI security not just sassy but seriously savvy. Join us for all this and more in your daily dose of cyber cha-cha. Tune in tomorrow, because who knows what digital dilemmas await next!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.