19-Jul-2025 Google vs Badbox 2.0, WineLab Cyber Ransom, AI Cloaking in Cybersecurity

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, proudly serving you by Cytadel Cyber with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today, we're unpacking the wild and wacky world of tech security, where Google's got its detective hat on, swooping in to give a legal spanking to the operators of the ten million-device botnet, Badbox 2.0. Meanwhile, a Russian alcohol retailer, WineLab, finds itself pouring out one big headache as it's forced to close shop following a cheeky ransom demand from cyber-merchants. If only they’d asked for a vintage Chianti instead, right? Also, in a classic move that screams 'Russia, at it again,' the notorious APT28 have decided AI isn't just for writing cheesy poetry but for scripting sneaky Windows commands. Poetic justice? We think not! In other news, the Akira ransomware group is painting the town red, with a dozen hacks in just three days, including a cloud-based firm dealing in bankruptcies. That's ironical marketing if we’ve ever heard it. Finally, prepare for the latest trick in the hacker playbook—AI cloaking tools! Like digital ninjas, these bad actors glide past defenses unnoticed, sparking a fashion crisis among firewalls everywhere. Join us as we unravel today's cyber chaos with a side of snark and stay secure out there!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.