12-Aug-2025: M&S Cyber Recovery, Connex Data Breach, TETRA Encryption Woes, AI Hallucination Concerns

Buckle up, cyber aficionados, for today’s episode of Hacked dAily, where irony is the seasoning of our digital dish! First up, Telegram, typically a hub for cyber shadow-talk, unwittingly turns snitch, with archivist bots catching hackers like it’s the latest spy thriller. In other sneaky news, cybercriminals have cunningly adopted Atlassian’s Confluence as their latest ransom toy. Who knew data-kidnapping could be so on-trend? Next, we time-travel with SideWinder APT as they kick it old school, exploiting antiquated Office flaws like it's a throwback party. Some call it nostalgic; we call it a call-for-upgrades before your system spirit sets permanently into the ‘90s. Prepare for a movie-worthy twist as the Sarcoma Ransomware gang launches their cybercriminal franchise, running double extortion schemes that remind us our privacies are hottest commodities. Hollywood, are you watching? And lastly, don that Starfleet uniform (not really) to brave the streets of cyberspace where ‘Kling AI’ scams promise loot better left to fiction. Remember, if it's tempting enough to sound like Captain Kirk’s latest tech find, it's probably a cyber mirage! So tune in, stay techy, stay prepared, and keep your metaphorical phasers set to stun as we dive into today’s riveting narratives from the digital world.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.

21 Maj 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where keeping up with cyber threats is almost as thrilling as trying to teach your cat how to code. Today, we're diving into a tech tale of deceit with malicious PyPI packages—think TikTok but with API validation, proving once again that pip install might need a little "pip inspect" these days. Next, imagine printing malware with every quarterly report—Procolored takes this concept too literally, turning mundane office tasks into an unwanted game of malware roulette. Over at the UK's Legal Aid Agency, a cyber attack has lawyers wondering if justice should swap the scales for encryption keys, as hackers enroll in their own malicious law school. Meanwhile, Redcar and Cleveland Council faces a "digital hiccup," battling with ransomware that leaves their services as functional as a passworded umbrella in a downpour. And lastly, Microsoft teams up with Anthropic's MCP to put AI safety on the radar, hoping to keep digital decision-making less like a family meeting and more reliable than the weatherman's predictions. Buckle up for a daily dose of cyber updates, sprinkled with just enough sarcasm to keep your firewall engaged. Stay secure, and maybe have a chuckle or two along the way.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.

20 Maj 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber! We're here to turn your daily dose of cyber-chaos into an engaging— and yes, slightly sarcastic—journey through the digital battlegrounds. First on our adventure, Volkswagen is rolling out the red carpet for potential car thieves with app vulnerabilities that essentially say, "Come on in, the driver's seat is yours!" But hey, maybe a cheeky "Please Don't Steal My Car" sign will help. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Google are caught in a game of digital whack-a-mole, racing to patch zero-day vulnerabilities faster than you can say, "Where’s my update?" If only they could patch our existential dread as efficiently. Not to be outdone, drones are getting tangled in the web of cyber-espionage, thanks to nefarious groups like VENOM and TIDRONE. Who knew that the friendly skies were turning into a cyber-warfare arena? Time to think about tinfoil hats—for drones. In the soap-opera world of corporate security, a ransomware attack hit an ADP partner, spilling the beans on Broadcom employee data. Who knew cybercriminals were such gossipmongers? Finally, future-forward wizards in cyber-defense, Agentic AI and Digital Twins, are casting spells to keep your data safe. They might not make your devices levitate, but they promise less digital sorcery in our lives. Stay tuned for tomorrow's rollercoaster through the cyber-sphere!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.

19 Maj 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast crafted by the maestros at Cytadel Cyber. Ready for a whirlwind tour through today's digital misadventures? First stop, Pierce County Library—a tale of cyber heist meets book club! They faced a ransomware attack, proving library servers aren't just for storing dust and Dewey decimal trivia anymore. Up next, the bizarrely charming 'Defendnot'—a tool that's giving Microsoft's Defender an involuntary break exactly when you don't want it to. It's like your digital guard dog suddenly deciding it needs a cat nap. Just how secure are we anyway? In more ninja-worthy news, there's the CONTEXT-only attack. Think digital hide and seek, but with the sneakiness dialed up to 11. Just when you thought you had all your cyber ducks in a row, this stealthy bugger slips through, whispering sweet server secrets back to its masters. Oh, and don't turn that dial just yet. The reborn Silent Ransom Group, now stylin' as "LeakedData," is swiping secrets from law firms and insurers using phishing tricks rather than ransom treats—proving you don't need to break the door down when you can just jingle the mailbox. Finally, while Meta's AI takes a nap, its competitors OpenAI and Google are busy throwing a digital tea party, leaving Meta's "Behemoth" AI project in idle mode. Tune in tomorrow for more cybersecurity shenanigans!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.

18 Maj 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the podcast where cybersecurity meets AI with a twist of humor! We're here to spice up your daily dose of cyber news, because who said data breaches can't be entertaining? Today, we're diving into Meta's latest GDPR gaffe, where it seems the social media giant is juggling European users' data in an AI training circus without a safety net. NOYB isn't thrilled, and has served Meta a cease and desist, setting the stage for a GDPR showdown that promises either a legal thriller or a comedy of errors by May 21. In our second story, Microsoft raises the alarm about ransomware targeting domain controllers like they’re elite wine cellars. Cybercriminals clearly have a taste for the valuable stuff, so unless you're keen on hosting uninvited digital guests, it might be time to beef up your defenses. Meanwhile, researchers, apparently looking for a thrill, have cracked and replicated VanHelsing ransomware tricks. It’s a bit like handing out blueprints at a heist convention but hey, at least now we know how the magic trick is done. In our eclectic rundown, Elon Musk enthusiasts are caught in a ransomware riddle using PowerShell - proving space fans now need cybersecurity as much as oxygen. Lastly, as telecoms wrestle with cyber threats faster than your runaway Roomba, it seems everyone needs a Wi-Fi paranoia upgrade. Join us for this rollercoaster of cyber adventures!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.

17 Maj 3min

Get ready for another episode of Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber! Today, we're fashion-forward as Dior finds itself in the dangerous limelight—a ransomware attack strutting its way down the tech-savvy runway. While there's no financial data stolen, it’s best to treat all emails like high stakes poker and stay alert for phishing scams. Meanwhile, Russian hackers seem to be reminiscing about the good ol' MySpace days with nostalgic cross-site scripting exploits taking over high-value mail servers worldwide. These retro-bugs have fashionably made a comeback— proving that sometimes vintage isn’t always chic. Then, brace yourself as PowerShell and Remcos RAT put on a spy-themed performance, where malware pirouettes across systems undetected, and your average Word doc could be the next great viral star. It seems antivirus software might need to channel Sherlock Holmes to solve this case. In other news, U.S. retailers might want to bolt down their virtual tills, as ransomware groups give early Black Friday shopping a new terrifying twist—targeting data rather than deals. Finally, we delve into deepfakes with scammers surprising the FBI with pitch-perfect voice identifications of U.S. officials—a voice acting talent in need of re-routing? Stay tuned and keep your firewalls (and humor) up!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.

16 Maj 3min

Hold onto your firewalls, it's time for the latest episode of Hacked dAily, your AI-driven cybersecurity buddy, here to deliver today's cyber-caper capers! Top story numero uno: "Admin" and "123456" make a dazzling comeback as some of the most commonly used passwords in FTP attacks. Who would've guessed that the toughest code to crack is...not a code at all? Readers, it's time to retire these classics unless you're running a secret society that meets in your basement. Next, we dive into an espionage thriller courtesy of North Korean hackers who snagged $88 million just by pretending to be your friendly neighborhood U.S. tech workers. They probably used LinkedIn better than us, and that’s saying something. Moving on to the cyber Cheshire Cat, ‘Chihuahua’ infostealer! Size be damned, this little rascal is out to snatch browser data and crypto wallets, and it doesn't even leave muddy paw prints. So, a heads-up—your digital bones might be more appetizing than you think! In a heist to rival the greats, the Interlock ransomware gang slipped into AMTEC, a U.S. defense contractor, swiping confidential data quicker than donuts vanish at Monday meetings. AMTEC’s on it, but rumored help from cross-border super-spy contacts is unbeknownst. Finally, as the world pivots to AI, somehow we forgot to lock all those fancy new cyber doors. Because, hey, innovation is just better with a dash of hacker thrill, right? Enjoy your digital escapade with your feet up while hackers around the globe churn out more plots!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.

15 Maj 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your go-to podcast for the quirkiest, most intriguing stories in the cybersecurity world, with a twist of humor and a dash of sarcasm, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Today's menu kicks off with a wellness startup whose office air wasn't just refreshing the chakras—it was also harboring a digital burglar with a $100K heist. Maybe next time, throw in a 'do not disturb' sign for the hackers along with the zen fountains. Meanwhile, PowerSchool faces a data breach that hands over the principal's keys to the cybercrooks, turning student data into digital ransom notes. Detention wouldn’t fix this mess, now would it? Heard about the latest plot twist in ransomware? It’s ditching hard drives for CPUs like a gym-goer switching personal trainers. Sorry AMD users, a mere hardware upgrade isn’t cutting it this time. Blame it on a cunning Russian crew who viewed 2023 as their debut year. Elsewhere, Cactus ransomware has its prickly arms stretched around unprotected software, acting like the most persistent intern you never hired—one that only HTML patches can fend off. And finally, OpenAI's HealthBench is making its way into healthcare with AI wisdom that might just overshadow Aunt Edna’s soup advice. But don't worry, docs, these silicon interns won’t raid the breakroom snacks. Tune in tomorrow for more cybersecurity tales to tickle your tech bone!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.

14 Maj 3min