16-Aug-2025: Peggy Sage and Italian Hotels Face Massive Cyber Breaches; Digital Threats Surge

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven podcast where we casually stroll through the chaotic carnival of cybersecurity news, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Hold onto your seats as we dive into today’s whirlwind of cyber-theatrics, proving once again that no digital day is ever dull. First up, cosmetics icon Peggy Sage is left in digital disarray after a glamorously disastrous run-in with the Datacarry ransomware gang, setting a new bar for how not to perfect your digital look. Meanwhile, Italian hotels mirror a mystery novel, unexpectedly embroiled in an identity theft ring, showcasing that your vacation might just come with a complimentary digital heist. Meanwhile, Trojans have made a guest appearance in .svg files, reminding us all that even art class can be hazardous. And in a move that could make Hollywood proud, Croatia’s top research institute takes a stand against ransom-hungry hackers with a resolve as strong as their science. Finally, we uncover that our darling AI assistants, those trusty bots, might be rehearsing for a side gig in digital thievery. Who knew 'friendly' could double as 'felonious'? So tune in, have a laugh, and stay one byte ahead in the eternal dance with digital capers. After all, in cybersecurity, surprises are just appetizers. Stay secure, stay cynical! 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.