Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we delve into the tech world's cybersecurity soap opera. Buckle up and get ready to laugh, cry, and (hopefully) learn something new every day!

In the news, Dropbox has decided its Passwords feature belonged in the digital junk drawer, leaving users scrambling like they're playing password Jenga. If you've ever relied on a chocolate teapot, you know what this feels like. Meanwhile, Dahua cameras have embraced their inner drama queens, opening the floodgates for hackers as if auditioning for the next Mission Impossible sequel by allowing critical vulnerabilities through ONVIF exploits. Spoiler alert: Vulnerabilities abound!

Moving on, hackers have attempted a bank heist with a 4G Raspberry Pi. Their big break turned into a blooper reel faster than you can say "ATM machination". It's almost heartbreaking—almost.

And in a twist straight from a mystery novel, Dollar Tree dodges ransomware rumors faster than gossip at a family reunion, pointing out hackers' oops moment of attacking a business already retired like Grandpa's old rocking chair.

Lastly, IBM's latest report reads like financial horror, revealing runaway costs from ignored access controls. Maybe it's time enterprises invested in access controls instead of that extra pizza party?

Join us daily for your security fix with a side of sass on Hacked dAily. Because cybersecurity should be secure and maybe just a little bit fun.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. 
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31-Jul-2025 Dropbox Passwords Scrapped; Dahua Vulnerabilities Exposed; IBM Reports Rising Breach Costs

On this episode of Safe Mode, host Greg Otto sits down with Daria Bahrami, Head of Policy at Dreadnode, for an in-depth exploration of the new AI Action Plan and its sweeping implications for critical infrastructure security. From the technical hurdles in securing vital systems to the growing need for “secure-by-design” technology standards, Daria breaks down what’s at stake as artificial intelligence becomes both a linchpin and a potential liability in our national cyber defenses.

In our reporter chat, Greg talks with Tim Starks about the motion on Capitol Hill to confirm CISA Director nominee Sean Plankey.

Inside the AI Action Plan with Dreadnode’s Daria Bahrami

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where every byte tells a story, and we decode the day's wildest cyber escapades with a touch of humor and just the right amount of sarcasm. 

Today's top stories have the world of cybersecurity buzzing. First up, brace yourself as the Everest Ransomware group takes Mailchimp on an unwanted expedition. It's a "relatively small breach," says Mailchimp, but we suspect Everest had grander plans for their notorious ascent.

In a plot twist straight out of a prison drama, Everglades Correctional gave inmates a taste of the high life by accidentally sharing their visitors' private info. Hello, caller ID paranoia. Meanwhile, the Florida Department of Corrections is practicing the art of silent contemplation.

Moving on to big plans and even bigger leaks, the SafePay gang is ready to spill 3.5 terabytes of Ingram Micro's secrets. Data dumping: the new sharing economy. Ingram Micro is gearing up as a digital dynamo against these cyber ne'er-do-wells.

Not to be outdone, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority falls to the Qilin ransomware group, proving that not even Jordanian government entities can hide from digital mischief.

Finally, the hacker group skipping UX classes hits Microsoft's OAuth app users with MFA phishing. Credential stealing, without the capes, but with plenty of audacity.

Join us tomorrow as we decode the next byte of cyber 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. 
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01-Aug-2025 Everest Team Breaches Mailchimp Amidst Ransomware Challenges for Ingram Micro & More

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where today's cyber villains show off their latest feats of digital deception. 

Our top story kicks off with Scattered Spider exploiting Slack and Microsoft Teams like it's their new group project for digital deviance—a ransomware campaign that redefines "thinking outside the chat box." Given their enthusiasm, we might want to reconsider our definition of team spirit.

Meanwhile, 0bj3ctivityStealer graces us with its presence, stealing passwords and possibly your will to live, all while masquerading as a busted spelling exercise. It's the kind of e-thievery that distracts you with productivity apps while rifling through your digital pockets.

In other escapades, Akira Ransomware has waltzed through SonicWall VPNs via a zero-day exploit, making a mockery of the term cybersecurity fortress. It's as if SonicWall just got schooled on the dark artistry of surprise visits.

Moreover, Storm-2603 is keeping busy with a DNS-controlled backdoor, proving yet again that in villainous creativity, traditional doors are out and nefarious DNS hijacking is in. It’s less "Mission Impossible" and more "Gadget Impossible!"

Finally, an AI-generated npm package shows a dark side, leaving Solana wallets emptier than a ghost town during a gold rush. '@kodane/patch-manager' might sound friendly, but it managed only to give us existential code crises—wrapped in emojis.

Join us tomorrow for more digital shenanigans with a side of sarcasm!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. 
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02-Aug-2025 Cyber Shenanigans: Scattered Spider, Akira Strikes, and AI's NPM Heist

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Today we're diving into a fiery mix of espionage, intrigue, and a dash of cyber comedy, just enough to keep your firewalls and spirits up!

First up, it's chips ahoy with a side of suspicion as China puts Nvidia's H20 chips under the magnifying glass, amid concerns these AI marvels come with more tracking features than a GPS-enhanced bloodhound. It’s a tech standoff with an international twist — minus the tiara but loaded with 'backdoor' glamour. 

Next, in a plot twist worthy of a thriller, telecom networks discovered hackers quietly squatting for 10 months with malware so sneaky, it whispered through wires, leaving companies scrambling to kick out these invisible squatters faster than you can say "Oops, wrong season!" 

In another tale of electronic exploits, cyber baddies are leveraging Windows shortcuts to deliver REMCOS backdoors, proving that those little desktop arrows are not just for making filing easier. Move over corporate gossip, we’ve got a new rapid-spreader!

Additionally, while the Dutch Caribbean’s beaches remain idyllic, it's the servers feeling the heat as ransomware piratestied up government services tighter than a packed tourist resort. Walk the plank, digital buccaneers!

And finally, sophisticated hackers have traded traditional password games for an API elegance dance. With credential stuffing evolving into a business logic tango, our digital defenses may need a few dance lessons.

Tune in tomorrow for more cyber antics with 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. 
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03-Aug-2025: Nvidia Scrutiny, Malware Intrusions & Caribbean Ransomware Crisis Unfold

Welcome to Hacked dAily, your go-to podcast for all things cybersecurity, where we navigate the murky waters of online security with a sprinkle of sarcasm and a dash of humor to make even the grimmest data dumps surprisingly entertaining. Brought to you by the cyber-whizzes at Cytadel Cyber, it's the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast, and it's keeping you informed without putting you to sleep.

Today, we’re starting with Facebook, which is at it again with the ol' privacy settings shuffle post-data breach. Just when you thought they mastered privacy, they invent new creative ways to say "Oops, we did it again." Next, we discuss "Aurora," the new cyber tool that’s sniffer-ready to root out threats before hackers have a chance to spell-check their malware notes. It's like giving cybercriminals a complex about not sticking to simpler hobbies.

Feeling safe with your emails? Think again! Cyber Houdinis are wrapping those innocent-looking hyperlinks tighter than a mummy and making off with your Microsoft 365 logins faster than you can say 'unsubscribed'. ShadowSyndicate is moonlighting in international espionage, a real plot thicker than a Hollywood blockbuster. And just when you think old-school was out, ShinyHunters bring back vishing, proving phone calls are still all the rage for data breaches.

Join us daily for the latest in cyber chaos and stay one web step ahead of the hackers—because in cybersecurity, who knows what the script will say tomorrow?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. 
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04-Aug-2025 Facebook Privacy Shakeup, Aurora vs. Cybercrime, Microsoft 365 Login Scams Emerge

The Weekly Enterprise News (segments 1 and 2) This week, we’ve had to make some last minute adjustments, so we’re going to do the news first, split into two segments. This week, we’re discussing:  Some interesting funding Two acquisitions - one picked up for $250M, the other slightly larger, at $25 BILLION Interesting new companies! On the 1 year anniversary of that thing that happened, Crowdstrike would like to assure you that they’re REALLY making sure that thing never happens again Flipping the script How researchers rooted Copilot, but not really talks to check out at Hacker Summer Camp detection engineering tips the Cloud Security Alliance has a new AI Controls Matrix sending in the National Guard to handle a breach! and how to read an AI press release  Interview: Guillaume Ross on Building Security from Scratch Guillaume shares his experiences building security from scratch at Canadian FinTech, Finaptic. Imagine the situation: you're CISO, and literally NOTHING is in place yet. No policies, no controls, no GRC processes. Where do you start? What do you do first? Are there things you can get away with that would be impossible in older, well-established financial firms? Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

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Welcome to Hacked dAily, the go-to podcast for your daily dose of cyber chaos and digital drama, served with a sprinkle of sarcasm. Brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, it's the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that turns the mundane into a melodrama you won't want to miss.

Today, in our top tale, the Einhaus Group discovered that paying a $230,000 ransom to the Royal Ransomware gang was a fast track to business oblivion. Turns out, paying cybercriminals isn't the magic potion they hoped for—now you see your business, now you don't!

Then, in a move akin to watching plastic chains defend a fortress, Cisco shone a light on AI's feeble "security fences." Spoiler: they're about as effective as wet tissue in a storm.

Next up, the cunning RoKRAT shellcode is pulling off a cyber Houdini, sneaking into systems under the guise of innocent images. Perhaps returning to quill and parchment isn't such a whimsical dream after all?

In glitzier news, the hacking group D4rk4rmy dazzled the posh corners of Monaco, proving that even elites need more than charm—perhaps an actual antivirus?

Finally, the 2025 Threat Hunting Report reveals cybercriminals are boosting their villainy with AI. Who knew crooks would be trendsetters with generative AI, making rookie hackers look like pros? Tune in tomorrow for more digital debauchery!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. 
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05-Aug-2025 Einhaus Collapse, Cisco AI Jailbreak, Stealthy RoKRAT, D4rk4rmy Heist, AI-Boosted Cyber Crimes

On this episode of Safe Mode, Greg Otto sits with two CISA leaders, Chris Butera, Acting Executive Assistant Director for CISA’s Cybersecurity Division, and Bob Costello, CIO of CISA, at the 2025 Black Hat USA Conference to discuss numerous different topics: the recent Microsoft Sharepoint vulnerability, the upcoming CIRCIA rulemaking, the future of the JCDC, state and local cyber grants, and the emphasis they are placing to strengthening public-private partnerships.

In our reporter chat, Greg talks with Matt Kapko about what they both heard during their conversations at the Black Hat conference. 

What is CISA’s focus moving forward

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