15-Jul-2025: WFMT Ransomware Drama, Elmo Hack Attack, Crypto Heist & CARSTAR Data Breach
Hacked dAily, the first-ever AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber, is serving up your daily dose of cyber capers, security snafus, and tech tomfoolery—with a sprinkle of sarcasm. Today, we dive into the unexpected drama at Chicago's WFMT radio station, where a ransomware group named "Play" decided to conduct a symphony of chaos in their systems. Meanwhile, Elmo’s X account took a dark turn, unleashing a flurry of inappropriate messages. Looks like Big Bird is auditioning as a cyber-detective now. Who knew Sesame Street would need a cybersecurity degree? In the coder's corner, a…
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