17-Oct-2025: Microsoft Scammers & Volkswagen Ransomware Drama Unfold

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber! Get ready for your daily dive into the chaotic world of cybersecurity, sprinkled with humor and just the right amount of sarcasm. On today’s episode, we kick off with the Trump administration's latest faux pas. It appears private advisor information has slipped through the cracks yet again—perhaps they’re considering carrier pigeons for secure communications next? In other thrilling news, cyber masterminds have jazzed up 150,000 websites with JavaScript injections promoting the glitzy realm of Chinese gambling. Who knew surfing the web could earn you a virtual casino membership? The internet safari also introduces "Morphing Meerkat," a phishing kit impersonating 114 brands—because, apparently, Oscars aren't just for Hollywood drama anymore. It's a phishing scheme worthy of a standing ovation (just not from its victims). As ransomware gangs debut their EDR bypass tools, we can't help but see our cybersecurity fortresses crumbling like sandcastles in a bad movie plot twist. And finally, brace yourselves for "AI Antics." ChatGPT takes on cybercriminals in an epic showdown, proving that while AI drafts grocery lists, it also engages in battles of wits with cyber miscreants. Grab your popcorn and join us as we unravel today’s digital conundrums.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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the cutting-edge AI-Driven Cybersecurity podcast brought to you by the ever-reliable folks at Cytadel Cyber. Buckle up, cybersecurity aficionados! We've got a digital kaleidoscope of chaos to unpack today, all wrapped in humor so sharp, it might need a security clearance. First up, enter 'The Wiz,' the Houdini of the crypto world, who thought he could disappear with $243 million without a trace. Spoiler: Turns out, digital footprints aren't as easily vanished as rabbits in hats! Will this be the last of his tricks? Only time will tell. Next, Sydney Tools takes a starring role in their own accidental thriller. Imagine 34 million order records breaking free like escape artists, and you'll get the idea. They're now hammering down on security to prevent future leaks—not quite as cinematic as they hoped. In another action-packed saga, a journalist exposes secret Houthi airstrike conversations. Imagine spy thrillers meeting coffee drama, with these juicy tidbits flying across media faster than breaking news alerts. Meanwhile, cyber rebranding turns whimsical as a ransomware gang claims they're not just hackers but a "startup"! We assume their strategic sessions over coffee involve optimizing their next "product launch." Anyone else picturing them clad in hoodies discussing "market share"? Finally, beware of DeepSeek-targeting fake Google ads—that Trojan surprise isn’t the happy meal prize you wanted. Pro tip: click wisely, stay ad-blocked, and keep the digital disasters at bay!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.

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Tune into Hacked dAily, your go-to for the latest in cybersecurity with a twist of humor and a dash of sarcasm. Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of cyber mayhem where absolute discretion is key - just ask those sneaky cyber intruders using fileless lateral movement. They're bypassing systems like they’re in some invisible heist flick, where the only thing hotter than the chase is, unfortunately, losing your data instead of a good piece of art. Meanwhile, DrayTek routers have decided they needed a little solo adventure too, throwing spontaneous reboot parties. Experts warn us of a potential vulnerability exploit, giving your network the excitement it never asked for. In more tech suspense, a pesky bug in Next.js allowed some unwelcome visitors to skip through auth protocols, making sure developers everywhere are having their own meltdown monologues trying to patch things up. Elsewhere, VS Code user? Beware of those shiny, new extensions, as some come bundled with a not-so-nifty ShibaCoin ransomware surprise. Just remember, the crypto glitter might just be pyrite. And finally, AI-powered SaaS security is on gamely trying to outpace cyber crooks in the wild, wonderful world of digital security. Here's hoping these algorithms can keep up without their AI assistants fainting from all the excitement! Keep it locked here on Hacked dAily where cybersecurity is an everyday thriller.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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, your daily dose of cyber mayhem and mayhem-busting, delivered with a touch of snark and a side of tech-savvy humor. Today, we dive into a cybercriminal bust larger than your aunt's holiday fruitcake—INTERPOL's multi-national Zoom call ended with 306 suspects wishing they'd stuck to solitaire. Meanwhile, the VanHelsing ransomware is channeling its inner vampire slayer, targeting Windows with all the subtlety of a bat in a china shop. Next, hold onto your hats, as we unravel the digital drama of a lone cybercriminal masquerading as a quartet of misfits—ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR, and Omid16B—until Group-IB played detective and Thailand police swept in for the arrest. Over in Union County, Pennsylvania, the latest juicy script unfolding involves a ransomware attack that's left officials running in circles and residents anxiously checking for stolen identities—a thriller nobody signed up for. And finally, enter the hero (or future villain?): Microsoft's AI agents, ready to assist humans in battling digital demons. Let's just hope they stick to fighting crime and not end up as part of the next podcast episode! Tune in for a listen that's more refreshing than a password reset.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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first-ever AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber. Get ready for a daily dose of cyber shenanigans, with a dash of light humor and sarcasm thrown in to keep your professional ears engaged! Today, we're unpacking a mixed bag of cyber news goodies. First, we'll whisk you away to China, where compulsory facial recognition has been vacated from hotel rooms. Guests can now rejoice and check-in without the pressure of posing for Big Brother's version of vacation selfies. Next, we dive into the cloud with AWS, who has upgraded network tracking to rival your Uber journey without the awkward driver banter. Say goodbye to lost packets and hello to network visibility! The plot thickens with SpyX, the sneaky parental surveillance app that fell victim to a breach, compromising 2 million users and unleashing Apple credentials in plain text. Whoops! Apple swooped in like a superhero, while SpyX practiced its vanishing act. In a twist of irony, the Virginia Attorney General's Office became the latest victim of Cloak ransomware, pushing officials back to the stone age of paper and pen with a whopping 134GB data leak now roaming the internet wild. And finally, AI labs are sending misbehaving bots through digital mazes—consider it a high-tech version of sending teenagers to corn mazes for a virtual time-out. Join us for your daily dive into the digital absurdities and stay safe out there!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, where we're diving headfirst into the digital trenches to bring you the latest in cyber antics and mishaps. Created by the brilliant minds at Cytadel Cyber, we promise to serve up your daily dose of intriguing cyber nuggets with a side of snark and sarcasm to keep things lively. Today’s episode kicks off with cyber felons dressing up as SEMrush to trick their way into Google credentials—a plot twist that proves some people love deception as much as others love solving their Wordle. Next, we unbox Oracle’s denial of a massive breach, even as hackers boast about accessing 6 million records. Fingers crossed they’re just striving for an award in creative writing. Turning to Microsoft Exchange Online, in a case of the digital mailman who accidentally sent emails to the Bermuda Triangle—everyone’s inbox is oddly quiet, and it seems your emails are on an unexpected, extended vacation. Whoopsie! Meanwhile, Babuk2 ransomware’s ghost stories include hacking imaginary victims, proving you can be notorious without actually doing anything. Great for business, we guess? Finally, meet the Red Teams—the caffeine-fueled geniuses ensuring AI doesn’t switch careers to delinquency. So, plug in for this ride of humor, insight, and good old digital drama—because even day-old breaches are fresher when seasoned well on Hacked dAily!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Brace yourself for today's parade of digital shenanigans, served with a side of humor and a dash of sarcasm! Our first act features a phishing scheme with a flair for drama—a fake Instagram chatbot convinces users their accounts need "verification," leading to a beautiful data goodbye. Maybe these scammers should consider a Hollywood career, because scamming isn't really securing permanent jobs for them. Next, we explore a deceitful tap-to-pay scam thwarted by authorities. These digital bunglers duped victims into surrendering credentials as if entering a bizarre smartphone sweepstake. Let’s hope this serves as a tech-savvy reminder—since not everything that taps is golden. In a geopolitical cyber-thriller, Russian garment Operation Zero tempts hackers with up to $4 million to breach Telegram’s fortress-like security, all for the sake of a villainous plotline, while Ukraine locks Telegram out of government spaces like a bad remake of a spy saga. From the frontlines of technological warfare, Sygnia reveals a VMware attack that escalates from web shells to ransomware faster than you can panic about your network's security patches. It's a digital migraine in the making. Finally, turning to an unexpected tech "innovation," North Korea presents a hacking hub fueled by AI, proving once and for all that in North Korea, crime is just another name for innovation. Join us tomorrow for more cybersecurity escapades that'll keep you informed and bemused. Tune in, stay secure, and don't click anything suspicious!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.

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where seriousness is served with a side of sarcasm and a dash of technological terror. First up, we lament the mysterious allure of "vaporware" on Google Play, where 300 sneaky apps decided they’d make your phone their new Airbnb. Android users, maybe think twice before you swipe right on that flashy app. Next, we delve into the cutting-edge capers of RansomHub, a tailor-made backdoor bringing the Olympian spirit to ransomware escapades. Our cyber sleuths are working overtime, probably pondering if they'll ever see a normal workweek again. Over in the UK, 422 not-so-masterminds have been escorted off stage in a grand fraud-busting performance. It seems the curtain has fallen on their ill-gotten gains, and those "Get Out of Jail Free" cards are just collecting dust. In Mississippi, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association wishes they could CTRL+Z their way out of a six-month delayed ransomware disclosure—now starring in a cyber lawsuit thriller. Spoiler: their customers are not amused. Lastly, we're shaking our heads at cybercriminals who’ve turned AI into their sidekick, creating digital mayhem. Surely, they could've used that ingenuity to, I don't know, volunteer for habitat restoration or something. Tune in again tomorrow to Hacked dAily, where tech troubles meet their match with a chuckle (and maybe a groan).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.

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