2025-07-24: US Nuclear Breach, Clorox's Password Woops, and UK vs Ransomware

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that delivers your daily dose of digital drama with a side of sarcasm! Brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, we're here to keep you both informed and entertained with the latest cyber shenanigans. First on today’s agenda: Even the US nuclear weapons agency couldn't resist the digital allure of SharePoint, allowing hackers a sneak peek. Who knew SharePoint was the socialite of cybersecurity breaches? Meanwhile, in a plot straight from sit-com land, someone sweet-talked Clorox’s secrets out of Cognizant, leading to a $380 million lawsuit. Seems like cybersecurity protocols need a refresher on “stranger danger”. Across the pond, the UK public sector is joining the “No Pay Club” by criminalizing ransomware payments. Note to hackers: practice your pirate lingo, because it’s back to the drawing board for ransom negotiations. Also, ransomware gangs are leveling up by blending in with Remote Monitoring tools like AnyDesk, keeping security systems blissfully unaware. Imagine burglars donning tech support disguises—they’re in, your data's out. Lastly, OpenAI's Sam Altman warns us that AI is eyeing your bank account—no balaclavas needed. Time to trade Fort Knox tactics for detective smarts. Join us every day to uncover the top hacks and the tech twists you didn’t see coming. Stay informed, stay secure, and never lose your sense of humor in the wild world of cyber threats.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.