25-Aug-2025: FTC Targets US Tech, Data I/O Hit by Ransomware, AWS Joins DDoS Investigation

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. In today's episode, we explore why the FTC is throwing shade at tech companies—turns out ignoring European data privacy laws can land you in hot water faster than you can say "GDPR". Maybe a 'How to Avoid Fines' seminar should be next on the docket? Next, we dive into Data I/O's ransomware fiasco. Imagine being locked out of your own systems—it’s like being ghosted by your own smartphone. Recovery is underway, but maybe it's time they consider a retro backup method that won't crash...like punch cards. Story three brings us to a Go module that's turned malicious, acting like a tuxedo-wearing raccoon stealing SSH credentials and delivering them via Telegram. Do cyber wizards have a spell for that? We sure hope so, because this raccoon looks like it’s ready to party with sensitive data! Over in the RaaS (that’s Ransomware-as-a-Service for the uninitiated) world, we introduce BQTLock, now with its own glitzy PR campaign—because why shouldn't evil have a marketing strategy? Finally, tech giants are ditching their day jobs to moonlight as detectives in a mind-bending DDoS case. Move over Sherlock, these cyber sleuths bring serious firepower. Tune in tomorrow for more tech tales that practically write themselves! 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.