Dive into today's episode of Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast by Cytadel Cyber, where we marry the thrilling world of cybersecurity with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm!

First up, Discord steps into age verification via facial scans, with privacy promises as solid as a teenager's promise to clean their room. Meanwhile, we imagine hordes of users scrambling for disguises worthy of a spy movie.

Next, 17,000 Fortinet devices unwittingly rolled out the red carpet for hackers through a symbolic link exploit. It’s like hosting a party without a guest list—talk about unexpected gatecrashers!

In other tech tales, a new XorDDoS controller is wreaking havoc, turning IoT devices into unwilling recruits in a cyber warfare saga. Because clearly, your smart fridge needed a side hustle!

Elsewhere, cybercriminals armed with FOG ransomware paid homage to DOGE, making ransom notes feel like meme contests. Who knew internet heists could be so trendy?

Finally, brace yourself as Google's DeepMind touts AI capabilities surpassing human comprehension. Let's just hope this doesn’t lead to your toaster critiquing your lack of culinary skills.

Tune in daily for your dose of cybersecurity antics and insights, as we transform the serious world of threats into less-than-serious commentary you won't want to miss!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.

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