16-Jul-2025: Kiberphant0m's Cyber Games, Konfety Return & ProActive's Unwanted Guests

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we serve up your daily dose of cyber chaos with a side of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Today, we dive into a tale worthy of a spy novel as former soldier Cameron John Wagenius, a.k.a. "Kiberphant0m," pleads guilty to his escapades against telecom giants. Looks like his bid for Russian loyalty earned him nothing but time in a cozy jail cell. Meanwhile, Albemarle County found themselves in a game of ransomware roulette, leaving residents' data out for all to see, like an unwanted strip tease. The county officials now probably have "Avoid ransomware attacks" etched in their daily mantras. Konfety mobile threats are back, shaking up the cybersecurity catwalk with new evasion tactics. IT pros might need to update their playbooks since these villainous trends show no signs of stopping. Elsewhere, the Qilin ransomware group crashed ProActive Solutions USA’s party uninvited, exposing sensitive info. The absence of a ransom demand leaves the company in a guessing game over what just hit them. And as deepfake tech looms larger, the UN suggests we invest less in viral dances and more in tech that can spot the difference between Uncle Bob's funny video and a digital doppelgänger. Tune in tomorrow for another ride through Cyberland's murky depths!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.