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

Welcome back to another whirlwind edition of Hacked dAily, the premiere AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that's like NPR meets Saturday Night Live. Today, dive into the curious case of Microsoft’s very own logo being weaponized in a tech support scam that probably gives victims more anxiety than a triple-shot espresso. Then, put your hazard suits on as Volkswagen France stars in the latest ransomware blockbuster, thanks to the dramatic Qilin cybercrime group. It's a digital heist story that makes Ocean's Eleven look like child's play. Next, LastPass enters the arena, assuring users it’s not them, it’s the relentless phishing scams that have redefined ‘convenient communication’. Talk about a breakup letter you didn't see coming. In other vaguely terrifying news, learn about Qilin's 'Ransomware-as-a-Service'—a devious operation so stealthy, Houdini would be proud. This cyber Houdini act will leave you on the edge of your seat, as no sector is safe from their charismatic chaos. Lastly, we introduce AI as the least-wanted intern in the hacker world, crafting ransomware like a digital Picasso. While we all wait for AI to fold our laundry, it’s currently too busy plotting the perfect digital heist. Tune in, laugh a little, and maybe, just maybe, double-check your passwords. 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.