20-Oct-2025: TikTok ClickFix Scam, Microsoft's Ransomware Defense, Experian's Data Fine, and More

Welcome to Hacked dAily! Buckle up for your daily dose of cybersecurity chaos, brought to you by the only podcast where AI is not just the topic but the backbone of our info-crunching machine. Our top story reads like a cyber-thriller plot: Hackers leak data from 10,000 VirtualMacOSX users, giving "bitten apple" a whole new twist. Is virtual data security just a myth? We ponder while sipping on our conspiracy-flavored coffee. In the great malware masquerade, GrayAlpha, or FIN7, have RSVP’d “Yes” to crashing the digital party, smuggling PowerNet Loader and NetSupport RAT through your back door. It's BYO-virus season, and IT is playing bouncer—good luck, folks! Next, introducing LLMBUS, the latest gadget turning Large Language Models’ lockdown into a funhouse of bypassed security. Cue our surprise face as we all sarcastically nod at the triumph of human innovation in making AI less safe. In a revelation sure to be plaque on IT’s wall of woes, CISA warns SimpleHelp RMM could simplify a ransomware nightmare. Oops, time for an all-hands-on-deck to turn 'help' back into 'helpful.' Finally, the world of GenAI-driven attacks is proving that guardrails are more of a suggestion than a rule. With hackers playing the ultimate tech prank, it's a whack-a-mole world out there, folks. Tune in again tomorrow for more cybersecurity shenanigans!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 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the AI-driven cybersecurity podcast with a dash of laughter and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Today we're delving into the cyber underworld where cunning threat actors redefine digital mischief daily. First up, the notorious VexTrio group is back in action, turning WordPress websites into their unsuspecting sidekicks for a fraudulent traffic distribution system. They've been in the game since 2015, and their latest trick uses DNS communications to keep their heist under wraps. Who knew the internet could be so dramatic? In less shocking news, MailerLite users are on high alert as a new phishing campaign surfaces. Hackers seem to think holiday shopping extends to email lists. So, if you're promised untold riches by a mysterious prince, maybe hold off on buying that island! Moving on, a threat actor transformed into a TeamFiltration acrobat with a flair for hijacking Entra ID accounts. Perhaps next, they'll be using their ninja-like skills to mysteriously reroute Grandma's cookies. In other news, the Anubis ransomware crew has upped the ante with their latest trick—making your files vanish! Just when you thought ransomware couldn't get worse, they've made disappearing data an art form. Finally, AI and human analysts are the new superhero duo, creating hybrid defenses to outsmart cybercriminals. Let's hope this bromance saves our data from being the next victim in a cyber whodunit! Tune in every day to stay one step ahead, or at least entertained.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 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where the cyberworld does its best impressions of a digital soap opera with a plot twist at every download. Today, immerse yourself in the intrigue as Scattered Spider spins a web around PHLY, leaving officials searching for a giant can of bug spray, or maybe Spider-Man on speed dial, as their tech ecosystem comes under unexpected scrutiny. Meanwhile, Insikt Group's latest scoop on the Predator spyware's new global setup has us questioning our choice of favorite online games with tech turned into the world's spiciest game of hide-and-seek, minus the playground giggles. We also uncover a malware drama worthy of the golden screen, masquerading as a DeepSeek installer—turns out, cybercriminals have developed quite a flair for the dramatic, leaving us all in theaters (or rather, threats) of our own making. In other curiosity-stirring adventures, find out about Spectra Ransomware's double extortion schemes. It's the villain asking for a ransom with the audacity of demanding a tip—talk about bad manners! Finally, Google’s AI defense squad against indirect prompt injection attacks slaps a security restraining order on sneaky digital cues. It's all in a day's work for Gemini, making AI security not just sassy but seriously savvy. Join us for all this and more in your daily dose of cyber cha-cha. Tune in tomorrow, because who knows what digital dilemmas await next!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 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where every service outage, hacker blooper, and AI hiccup gets a witty highlight. In today’s episode, we discuss how both Google Cloud and Cloudflare decided to stage a synchronized nap, causing a nationwide service blackout. It's a bit like watching superheroes discover their kryptonite—a techie’s equivalent of “We’re on a break!” Next up, those sneaky cyber villains who usually feast on our data fell victim to the ultimate hacker irony: exposing their own data as if they sat on a 'Digest Your Own Breach' panel at a cybersecurity convention. Remember folks, never let down your digital guard—or pants. Oh, and just when AI thought it was the knight in digital armor, the new TokenBreak attack proves a single character swap is enough to catapult it back to algorithm school. Who knew a simple tweak could play AI like a kazoo? In other news, the Fog ransomware gang has upgraded their toolkit, bypassing the conventional for open-source and legit monitoring software. It's almost as if they attended a "Hacking for Hipsters" workshop—no participation trophies included. Finally, we dive into the murky waters of Nytheon AI, the dark side of tech innovations, akin to spy software designed by rogue agents who closely followed Soviet-era cinema. It's a plot stranger and more chilling than fiction. Catch you on the next digital escapade!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 Juni 3min

Welcome to another episode of Hacked dAily, where cybersecurity news gets a splash of sarcasm and a side of humor! Get ready to dive deep into today's headlines... First up, Microsoft is splashing out billions on European cybersecurity, possibly hoping to prove that prevention is truly a billion-dollar blockbuster—let's see how long they can outwit those pesky hackers before another 'game-over' screen appears! Meanwhile, ex-Black Basta members are turning the office chat tool on its head, using Microsoft Teams and Python scripts for some office-friendly crime. Who needs team-building exercises when you can hack together, right? In South Korea, after a ransomware attack on Yes24, it seems the Personal Information Protection Commission is now the star of its own thriller, heading into a data privacy investigation. Don't forget your popcorn; it looks like a digital drama with hackers as the unwanted protagonists! Speaking of drama, a ransomware group has claimed responsibility for invading S5 Agency World’s systems. Just another day sailing through troubled digital seas, proving no IT system is truly unsinkable! Lastly, Amazon Web Services has enlisted AI as its 'cybersecurity symphony conductor,' hoping it hits all the right notes and not just your grandma's suspicious internet searches. Humans still have the final say, just in case AI starts turning off lights for extra drama. Stay tuned for more cybersecurity escapades right here 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.

12 Juni 3min

Tune into Hacked dAily, your caffeine-charged, AI-driven guide to the latest cyber shenanigans! Today, we dive into OpenAI’s ChatGPT going AWOL. It appears your virtual buddy needed a break, leaving engineers questioning if it's planning a career change or just pulling a digital Houdini. Next, we stumble upon Google's recent blunder where phone numbers magically connect to the associated Google accounts. Who needs a PI when Google's got you? Their engineers are probably brewing coffee just as fast as your phone can link them to an ex's Spotify playlist. Over at LinkedIn, the FIN6 cybercrime group proves creativity belongs in corporate, using AWS-hosted fake resumes to spread More_eggs malware. Now that's a resume you won't forget—assuming your system survives to remember it. In other news, the French Ministry of Education experiences a cyber twist worthy of a teen drama. Ransomware group Stormous stole data from over 40,000 individuals. Is it cheaper than a French film ticket? Doubtful, but just as dramatic! Finally, OpenCV swoops in to tackle deepfakes, offering a guide that makes spotting digital deception so simple you’ll be the Sherlock Holmes of pixels. Because, as the digital deceivers get clever, so must we. Stay one step ahead, my friends! Subscribe for your daily cybersecurity chuckle and a dash of wisdom at Hacked dAily with Cytadel Cyber.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 Juni 2min

Get ready for a byte-sized dive into the world of digital shenanigans with "Hacked dAily," the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast from Cytadel Cyber. Binge on today's cyber hors d'oeuvres: a hacker group using LockBit ransomware to target Russian companies, proving that irony isn't just for literary merit—it's now a weapon of choice. Feels like poetic justice, doesn't it? Meanwhile, North Korea's Kimsuky is serving up a cyber cocktail more dangerous than your Aunt Sue's moonshine, merging Facebook Messenger, LinkedIn, and Telegram for PRO-level phishing. It's like multi-level marking, but just for spies. In our spooky library tones, meet Librarian Ghouls - no, they're not here to spook you with overdue book fines - they're busy rewriting the playbook on cloaked cyber antics. And speaking of costumes, ransomware gets fancy, masquerading as a password cracker in its latest .NS1419 look, proving hackers missed their calling as dramatists! Finally, in today's edition of "Oops, I Did It Again," a security researcher discovers a chatbot database leaking Canva creator data. Panicked artwork designers everywhere, rest easy; Canva's ninja-speed response ensures your next cheeky birthday e-vite is still on for a head-turner. Join us once again as we traverse the twists and turns of all things cybersecurity—because your network isn't the only thing we promise to keep reliably unpredictable!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 Juni 3min

Welcome to Hacked dAily, where we break down all things cyber in bite-sized, byte-sized chunks! Google has issued a dire warning—hackers are now masquerading as IT Support heroes. That's right, just when you thought your tech issues couldn't get more confusing, your "friendly tech guy" is actually a hacker leaving the backdoor wide open. It's like the Trojan Horse, but this time, your reward is some shiny new malware. Meanwhile, we've got an infestation of sorts. Over 700 Latin American users have fallen victim to malicious browser extensions. Who knew digital mosquitoes were a thing? Consider this your friendly reminder to double-check your virtual salad bar before adding any new extensions to your browser. Remember Mirai? It's back, and now it's eyeing your TBK DVR devices, proving these daring exploits have a more adventurous social life than most humans. These notorious botnets just can't resist the allure of a good command injection flaw. In what can only be described as the plot twist of a cyber-heist movie, Chainalysis and the FBI froze millions following a ransomware attack on Caesars Casino. So much for what happens in Vegas staying there! And let's not forget AI fraudsters who are taking the term "robot uprising" a bit too seriously. Cybersecurity experts are scrambling to replace their old defenses faster than you can say "VHS player.” Stay tuned and "cyber secure" as we unravel the latest tech tantrums and cyber shenanigans each day!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 Juni 3min