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

Welcome back to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber. In today's episode, we've got stories spicier than an Arizona summer and more twisted than a spy plot. First up, an Arizona ‘laptop farmer’ finds himself in a financial thriller, having accidentally funneled $17 million to Kim Jong Un. It seems his ambition to cultivate riches took a wrong turn directly to North Korea—now that's taking "flipping your profits" to a dictator-ruled level! Next, the adventurous Sandworm group gives Microsoft activators a terrifying twist, proving that even skipping out on software costs could invite elite cyber-wolves into your digital henhouse. Stop pirating folks, it might save you from joining an unsolicited hacker's club! In a European escapade, the Italian government is under fire for allegedly using spyware on journalists, only to fervently deny it like a plot hole in a Mission Impossible script. They claim it's all legal, but let's just say they're about as clear as a bowl of unsauced spaghetti. Meanwhile, the Sarcoma ransomware gang boasts of infiltrating Unimicron. With files and financial secrets on display, Unimicron is as silent as a phone with the mute button jammed. Finally, Nvidia faces a tech-based horror story, finding a flaw that could turn their AI systems into mini HAL 9000s. Let’s see if they can patch it before someone switches them into Skynet mode! So buckle up, folks—today's tech news is one hack short of a Hollywood blockbuster!

13 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, where we serve up your daily dose of digital drama and cyber chaos—with a side of sarcasm. In today’s episode, we dive into how Zservers landed on the international 'naughty list,' with the US, UK, and Australia banding together to slam sanctions on the hosting provider for playing host to ransomware attackers. Watch out, UN, you have competition for global unity. Next up, it's nerd alert as Red Teams grab their monocles and delve into Microsoft Text Services Framework. Who would've thought language processing is the new frontier for the hoodie-clad hackers? Move over Sudoku, coding is the new brain-tickler of choice. Never one to be left out of the action, the insurance world decides they need their own "Richter scale" to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving cyber landscape. Watch those premiums skyrocket—who knew measuring cyber disasters could be so lucrative? And just when you thought it couldn't get more chaotic, trip into the world of Triplestrength, who have taken a liking to multitasking their cybercrimes with ransomware, cloud hijacks, and crypto-mining. Why do one when you can manage three? Finally, our favorite AI chatbot OmniGPT narrowly avoids a meltdown as 34 million user messages are leaked. Looks like even AI needs to double-check its privacy settings! Stay tuned for the dirtier details, and remember: keep your passwords colorful!

12 Feb 2min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast presented by Cytadel Cyber. Strap in for today’s round-up of cyber shenanigans and digital drama. Our first story unfolds like a cyber-thriller as authorities shut down 8Base ransomware, catching four of its key players—who can now teach their fellow inmates the fine art of digital monopoly in the slammer. Next up, if you've ever thought your VPN was an unnoticeable fortress, think again! A brute-force attack with 2.8 million IP addresses would make even the cast of a reality show dizzy. Note to hackers: perhaps use that energy to invent something less nefarious, like unbreakable digital cookies? Meanwhile, newspaper titan Lee Enterprises was thrown into the chaotic realm of cybercrime. It seems ink and paper can't escape the cyber clutches, forcing journalists to ask, "How did this happen?" faster than headline news breaks. In a small Alabama town, cybercriminals take on roles reminiscent of 90s action villains, hacking the local government for ransom. Citizens are now considering carrier pigeons for secure communication, proving old-school sometimes isn't so bad. Lastly, Paris hosts a dramatic AI summit where Trump’s sci-fi-inspired AI vision met with skepticism, while China's DeepSeek initiative left attendees wondering if the next Blade Runner script is already in progress. Join us tomorrow for more cyber tales!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 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber! Today, we've got a lineup that spins like a glitchy disco ball in the world of hacking hilarity and head-smacking cyber blunders. First up, a federal judge quips that the U.S. Treasury might as well be protected by Dogecoin's volatility, hinting at recent cybersecurity lapses. Maybe they’re hoping for hack-protection-by-meme? Next, Brave Browser has handed web surfers the power to inject custom JavaScript, bringing the dream of turning any webpage into a personal plaything closer to reality. Just remember, Spider-Man might approve, but your IT manager probably won’t! In a true cloak-and-dagger twist, hackers have slipped into the Taliban's outdated tech cavern, spilling their secrets online. It's like reading the group's diary – with Comic Sans fonts rather than encrypted text. Meanwhile, hacking escapades continue as an Indonesian bank finds itself the target of a hacker’s ransom demand. Is someone planning a sequel to Hackers: The Movie? Stay tuned, because this plot has more twists! Finally, 20 million OpenAI accounts have been hacked—time to swap "open123" for a password that’s less, er, ‘open.’ Tune in daily to Hacked dAily, where we wrap up the chaos with a wink and a firewall. Don’t forget your digital popcorn! 💻🍿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 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we give you the lowdown on the latest digital misadventures—the kind that make you wish you were still using dial-up. First on today's chaos menu: Avery has unlocked a new achievement, discovering a credit-card scraper amidst a ransomware attack. Because why fight one pest when you can double down? Next up, IMI is partying like it’s 1899, forced back to pen and paper after a cyberattack. Hackers have employees reminiscing about life before keyboards while ensuring they’re prepped for the digital eviction notice. Meanwhile, Silver malware is crashing the party through the SimpleHelp tool, a bit like dialing up your IT support only to find out they're moonlighting as villains. Users are urged to update their software faster than you can say "not today, malware!" Over in GitLab land, FOG ransomware has taken up a side gig as a virtual cat burglar, raiding source codes faster than a supermarket sweep. Tech firms find themselves in a scramble—next step, remember to breathe! Finally, in our AI corner: Red teamers are turning AI protections into tissue paper with clever obfuscation tricks. Remember folks, just because you can sneak through the cracks doesn't mean you should turn into a digital Houdini gone rogue. Stay tuned, stay secure, and keep your sense of humor intact!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.

9 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by the cyber wizards at Cytadel Cyber. For today's episode, we delve into the wacky world of ransomware and employees with loose lips, where your colleague might just be the next biggest security risk. So, Janet from accounting, can we trust you? In healthcare drama reminiscent of a medical soap opera, multiple institutions including Asheville Eye Associates and Moses-Weitzman are grappling with sizable data breaches. No, it's not Grey's Anatomy – it's just your personal data in the hands of hackers who apparently skipped medical ethics day. Meanwhile, cloud security is having its own stormy weather courtesy of a new Google Cloud report. Just because your data floats doesn't mean it's invincible—pack that security umbrella before lifting off to cloud nine. And who could forget academia, where not even the University of The Bahamas is safe from ransomware? Apparently, between homework assignments, students now get a practical lesson in crisis management. Finally, in the AI corner, nefarious forces leverage machine learning models with Hugging Face's vulnerable Pickle format—because every good espionage saga needs a pickle. Tune in for a mix of tech insights, humor, and enough sarcasm to make your cybersecurity woes a little more bearable!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.

8 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber! Today’s episode is bursting with tales that could rival the juiciest thriller series. Kicking things off, Kaspersky has accused Apple of letting sneaky malware worm its way into the App Store. It's just another reason to think twice before snapping those foodie pics, unless you’re comfortable with hackers criticizing your plating style. Meanwhile, North Korea's Kimsuky group is going old school, swapping ingenious hacking toys for a plainer, more nostalgic RDP approach. It seems even cybercriminals get a little sentimental about simpler times. The infamous Lazarus Group is up to their crypto shenanigans again, with digital pirates trading their spy tools for Bitcoin wallets. It's a digital gold rush, with wallets clutched tighter than coffee cups. Elsewhere, the Medusa ransomware gang pressures Rural Health Services with a digital hostage situation—because who knew that medical records could be so dramatic? And, for the cherry on top, a researcher has cracked OpenAI's o3-mini, proving that no AI fortress is safe from tenacious curiosity. We’re betting OpenAI’s next security feature involves hieroglyphics. Join us as we untangle today's cybersecurity soap opera, keeping you informed with a dash of humor and a hint of sarcasm. Because why should security news be dull?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.

7 Feb 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, where every episode feels like opening a phishing email—only with more bite and less risk to your hard drive. Each day, we dive into the latest cybersecurity news, served with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of humor. Today’s lineup includes a tale of classic misdirection as authorities finally apprehend the Houdini of hackers responsible for over 40 cyberattacks. High security? More like high collar now! Meanwhile, in a chapter ripped straight from a spy novel, we uncover DeepSeek's chatbot ties to a Chinese telecom that the USA would rather ghost than follow on social media. Cybercriminals have also upped their game, launching a 13 million password spraying extravaganza using Go Resty and Node Fetch. Open-source software users, time to change your passwords from "letmein" to "somethingActuallySecure"! In other news—the Phorpiex botnet resurfaces like the undead in a horror flick, delivering ransomware with the efficiency of a drone delivery service. Finally, meet Agentic AI; it could soon become the Swiss army knife of social engineering attacks. Imagine being duped by an AI with the charm of a stand-up comedian and the cunning of a chess master. Breakfast theft's never looked so futuristic. Tune in daily to stay ahead in the cyber game and enjoy a chuckle at the digital drama.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.

6 Feb 3min