07-Sep-2025: GitHub GhostAction Breach and MTA Ransomware Drama Unfold

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where surprising twists in the digital world meet a daily dose of humor, sarcasm, and cybersecurity brilliance. In today's lineup, Amazon is on high alert, reminding its 200 million Prime members that scammers are at the gates—seeking login details but, regrettably, not intending to buy items from our wish lists. With phishing scams at an all-time high, make sure those clicks are as rare as elusive Amazon delivery ninjas. Then, over at Cloudflare, the digital gremlins decided to make a cameo not as malicious hackers, but as the classic stumble of operational hiccups, creating a momentary blip that turned itself into a non-malevolent tech comedy. Meanwhile, Europol steps into the spotlight, dismantling the notorious pro-Russian NoName057(16) gang. Who knew that pulling the plug could silence digital chaos better than any blockbuster? In other news, AI-powered ransomware targets global infrastructure like it's Black Friday, sending policymakers and IT teams to prepare for a new kind of digital sale event. Lastly, Google's AI hero, "Big Sleep," thwarted a critical SQLite vulnerability breach, confirming that while we catch some z's, AI stays awake, ensuring our online lives resemble a typical day, not a cybersecurity horror show. Join us tomorrow for more cybersecurity antics, where even our headlines come with a side of sass.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 Juli 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we serve up your daily dose of cyber chaos with a side of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Today, we dive into a tale worthy of a spy novel as former soldier Cameron John Wagenius, a.k.a. "Kiberphant0m," pleads guilty to his escapades against telecom giants. Looks like his bid for Russian loyalty earned him nothing but time in a cozy jail cell. Meanwhile, Albemarle County found themselves in a game of ransomware roulette, leaving residents' data out for all to see, like an unwanted strip tease. The county officials now probably have "Avoid ransomware attacks" etched in their daily mantras. Konfety mobile threats are back, shaking up the cybersecurity catwalk with new evasion tactics. IT pros might need to update their playbooks since these villainous trends show no signs of stopping. Elsewhere, the Qilin ransomware group crashed ProActive Solutions USA’s party uninvited, exposing sensitive info. The absence of a ransom demand leaves the company in a guessing game over what just hit them. And as deepfake tech looms larger, the UN suggests we invest less in viral dances and more in tech that can spot the difference between Uncle Bob's funny video and a digital doppelgänger. Tune in tomorrow for another ride through Cyberland's murky depths!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 Juli 3min

Hacked dAily, the first-ever AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, is serving up your daily dose of cyber capers, security snafus, and tech tomfoolery—with a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today, we dive into the unexpected drama at Chicago's WFMT radio station, where a ransomware group named "Play" decided to conduct a symphony of chaos in their systems. Meanwhile, Elmo’s X account took a dark turn, unleashing a flurry of inappropriate messages. Looks like Big Bird is auditioning as a cyber-detective now. Who knew Sesame Street would need a cybersecurity degree? In the coder's corner, a malicious VSCode extension in the Cursor IDE ran off with half a million dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. Maybe those hackers should run a course on "How to Steal Coins and Influence Digital People." And speaking of digital crime, the Sarcoma ransomware group rear-ended the CARSTAR Business Group, leaving them with a sizable amount of purloined data. Finally, a touch of positivity among the chaos: cloud environments now wield AI-powered tools like digital bloodhounds, sniffing out cybercriminals before they can say "breach." It's high-tech meets elementary justice, one byte at a time. Tune in tomorrow for another round of cybersecurity shenanigans on Hacked dAily—where we protect your data and tease the hackers, one episode at a time.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 Juli 2min

Join us on Hacked dAily for a whirlwind tour through the latest and not-so-greatest happenings in the world of cybersecurity. Today, hackers are crashing the party on Wing FTP Server with the critical CVE-2025-47812 flaw, exploiting Windows and Linux systems faster than you can say ‘patch me’. Speaking of heists, in our main event, Kaseya meets its match as cybercriminals demand $70 million—because nothing says ‘buy me a yacht’ like a hefty ransomware attack. Moving from ransom woes to DeFi drama, GMX watched $40 million disappear quicker than Bitcoin in a shopping spree. But wait, in a Hollywood-esque twist, our sticky-fingered antagonist returns the spoils after pocketing a $5 million ‘oops’ fee. Good for them, too—because everyone knows crime doesn’t pay more than 12.5%. Elsewhere, InterLock, our digital Houdini, breached DaVita, reminding us that healthcare isn’t exempt from a good old cyber ruse. It seems a few more digital bouncers wouldn’t go amiss. And finally, Google’s AI, Gemini, discovers a new talent for phishing—an ironic twist leaving many to wonder if their toaster will soon join a botnet. So, grab your digital armor, and let’s dive into the chaos on Hacked dAily, where we promise to keep you informed, entertained, and a little less hacked one episode at a time!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 Juli 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, your daily dash of digital danger—with a side of sarcasm. Today, we're diving into the shady shadows where cyber threats moonlight as job recruiters. Developers have discovered a phishing campaign using too-good-to-be-true job offers as bait. Who knew employment scams would join the gig economy? Next up, the DoNot APT group is getting creative with fake diplomacy emails to attack a European ministry. Who needs real peace talks when you can Trojan-horse your way into the conversation? Meanwhile, over 600 Laravel apps have accidentally leaked their APP_KEYs on GitHub. Let's hope those keys turn out to be less of a public display and more of a cautionary tale for developers everywhere. In other news, the Arkana Ransomware Gang, whose name sounds like it was lifted from a '90s cartoon, has snatched 2.2 million customer records. Imagine if they applied their skills to something lawful—like hacking the lottery. Finally, GPUHammer is here to wreak havoc on your NVIDIA GPUs, specifically targeting AI models. Expect your self-driving car to spontaneously start doing donuts in parking lots—just another day in the wild world of cybersecurity. Join us daily for your cybersecurity fix, where the only codes we crack are riddled with humor and a touch of disbelief.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.

13 Juli 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Every day, we serve up a fresh blend of hilarious and hard-hitting cyber news with just the right dash of sarcasm to keep your digital senses sharp. Today's star-studded lineup kicks off with luxury titan Louis Vuitton. Their UK customers’ data decided to take a European getaway without a return ticket, thanks to some cyber mischief-makers who clearly wanted a piece of the high-end action. Privacy, it seems, is where the real couture exists these days! Next, we've got AMD playing the lead role in their tech thriller, battling transient scheduler attacks against their chipsets. Your computer might be channeling its inner drama queen, but fear not—it's all part of AMD's unfolding cyber plot. Meanwhile, Paddy Power and BetFair rolled the dice and ended up in the security breach club. Instead of jackpots, hackers nabbed personal data, leaving customers to nervously wager on where their details will pop up next. For a touch of cyber chic, Intereum finds its workspace solutions hijacked by Qilin ransomware – this attack gives "modular furniture" a new, unwanted twist! To wrap it up, we uncover how AI is giving data breaches a run for their money, turning cybersecurity experts into agile cats in a race to keep ahead of tech-savvy hackers. Tune in tomorrow for another witty take on the world of cybersecurity!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.

12 Juli 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where even the cyberworld's villains are our daily entertainment! We promise to keep you on your toes with our sarcastically packed yet professionally curated slice of cybersecurity chaos. First up, a real-life cyber caper that's hotter than your morning latte. Four alleged hackers tried to pull off a £440 million heist targeting British retail giants. Let's hope they weren't aiming for the Queen's secrets next, because that's when things get royally tricky. Next, McDonald's McHire tool apparently served up an unwanted data spill, leaking info on 64 million job seekers. Who knew McDonald's AI was more interested in sharing personal data than actual fries? Then there's PerfektBlue, a Bluetooth vulnerability in millions of vehicles. Imagine your car being remotely hacked to do the windshield wiper dance. Talk about a drive to remember! In other news, Russian basketballer Daniil Kasatkin found himself dribbling into legal issues, accused of ransomware antics. Rumors say prison food doesn't quite slam dunk like a good Russian stew. Finally, Agentic AI's new MCP system—intended to be a cybersecurity fortress—has instead become a hacker's paradise. Who's the real mastermind behind the system? Stay tuned, because even our servers couldn’t figure it out. Join us daily on Hacked dAily for your proverbial bag of popcorn and cybersecurity scandals!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.

11 Juli 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. We're here to guide you through today's cyber news with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm to keep things lively—because nothing says "professional" quite like laughing at cybercriminals getting their comeuppance. Catch the headline act as Gold Melody hackers waltz their way into ASP.NET using machine keys like they're VIP invitations. Meanwhile, Shellter tool gets an unexpected role reversal as it turns from white-hat vigilante to a cyber villain's new BFF. Elastic Security Labs plays the counter-melody with a dynamic unpacker tool, stealing back the spotlight. IBM throws its hat into the super-sophisticated ring, rolling out Power11 server chips to tackle AI and ransomware like it's the next big blockbuster. And somewhere, AiLock ransomware is learning that not all PDFs make great pen pals, especially when the geeks are hot on your tail with decryption tools. In the cavalcade of chaos, high-level officials find themselves sweet-talked by AI-cloned Marco Rubio over Signal. With audio impersonations available for less than your morning coffee, maybe it’s time for a secret catchphrase? Whether it's James Bond-worthy pranks or safeguarding revenge, this is your daily auto-tuned cybersecurity update. Join us as we read the headlines so you don’t have to.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.

10 Juli 3min