29-Oct-2025: Microsoft Legal Trouble, Python Ethics, Clearview AI's GDPR Fines & More

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by the pragmatic minds at Cytadel Cyber. Prepare for a rollercoaster of tech news with a side of sarcasm and a sprinkle of humor—as long as the bots don't judge. Today, we've got Microsoft dodging lawsuits like their inbox is cycling through junk mail filters. They've allegedly mastered the art of subscription sneakiness with a lawsuit accusing them of pulling a Houdini on millions of users, proving once and for all, even digital wizards can have tricks go awry. Next up, Python takes the moral high ground worthy of a caped crusader, rejecting a $1.5 million government grant. Perhaps they feared a plot twist turning their code into a crime-fighting caper written by Hollywood's finest. A lesson in virtue, apparently not everything comes with a price tag. Meanwhile, Clearview AI seems to be racking up GDPR fines like they're going out of style, setting new records in the EU's frustratingly expensive game of "catch me if you can." One wonders if their PR strategy is simply personal bests in denial. On the misadventure menu, River City Eye Care inadvertently finds themselves in a digital spectacle over revealing more patient data than initially claimed. Honesty, it seems, is best served clearer than a pirate's eyepatch. Lastly, in Baltimore, a teen finds his Doritos mistaken for a weapon. AI may need a manual next time—because let’s agree, crunchy snacks are hardly the new frontier of danger. So plug in for today's dose of disbelief and cybersecurity snark, and may your firewall be strong and your coffee stronger! 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.