01-Feb-2025 Italy Blocks DeepSeek, Meta Faces WhatsApp Hack, Mizuno USA Network Breach, OpenAI o3-mini Launch

Hacked dAily is the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast that mixes the critical world of cybersecurity with a splash of humor and a dash of sarcasm, keeping you informed and entertained in under 230 words. In today's episode, we dive into Italy's decision to sideline China's DeepSeek AI app, proving that sometimes FOMO is better than FASA—For All Squads Alerted. Meanwhile, Meta faces another digital breach, with hackers eavesdropping on journalists through a zero-click spyware attack on WhatsApp. Big Zucky might call it a transparency upgrade—tune in to your own surprise snooping show! Over at Mizuno USA, network intruders have cozied up for two months, raising the bar for their firewalls and leading to the potential new slogan: "Speed, meet firewall, meet hackers." And speaking of breaches, the New York Blood Center has been under digital siege, creating a ‘viral’ situation unrelated to health but just as urgent. Finally, for those seeking rapid virtual assistant advancements, OpenAI unveils its o3-mini model, offering ChatGPT users a "mini" upgrade that feels like a steal—a playful taste before potentially sacrificing privacy on the altar of premium features. Don't miss out on today's witty cybersecurity insights!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.