23-Aug-2025 Europol Tackles Cyber Scams, Microsoft’s Quantum Defense, and Major Cyberattacks

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. In today's episode, we unravel the tangled web of this week's digital drama with a dash of wit and a sprinkle of sarcasm—because who says cybersecurity can't be fun? First up, Europol is busting the myth of a $50K Telegram job offer to take down the Qilin ransomware gang. Spoiler alert: if it sounds like a script straight out of a cyber fairytale, that's probably all it is. Next, Microsoft is playing chess with quantum hackers of the future, pledging to make its products quantum-safe by 2033. As if we weren't already sweating 2030! Meanwhile, a major electronics supplier decides to take an unexpected "holiday" after ransomware flips the off switch on their operations. Little do the machines know, workplace revolts don't automatically earn them vacation days. In a twist of cyber sleuthing, Colt Technology becomes the latest victim of a ransomware group realizing they can't cash in through extortion—but who knew the dark web was running a clearance sale? Lastly, hold onto your laptops because ransomware gangs have figured out AI, turning their capers into what's practically cybercrime on roller skates. Tune in to hear about these tech-savvy troublemakers, while clutching your firewall close and your coffee closer! Don't miss tomorrow's escapades, where we navigate more thrilling cybersecurity labyrinths. 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.