07-Jan-2026 Deepfake Job Scams, School Cyber Snow Day, and VS Code Security Alert
Welcome to Hacked dAily, your go-to AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber! Dive into the digital trenches with us every day as we unfold the tales of cyber antics from around the globe. First up in today's episode, Dubai police are issuing an alert on deepfake-driven work permit scams! Imagine thinking you're scoring a new job and end up a victim of a digital doppelgänger demanding cash. It's job scam 2.0—no benefits, but unlimited fraud! Next, in a plot twist worthy of a holiday blockbuster, students are enjoying an unexpected extended Christmas break after their…
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