Welcome to Hacked dAily, your daily dose of cutting-edge cybersecurity news with a side of sarcasm and a dash of humor. Brought to you by the AI-driven wizards at Cytadel Cyber, we're here to ensure you're in the know—preferably before your morning coffee kicks in.

Today, Instagram is cracking down on those crafty teens with AI-fueled age-verifying tech, putting a virtual bouncer at the door that's not easily fooled by "teenage charm." Meanwhile, in the ever-thrilling cyber battlefield of 2025, IT teams are fortifying domain controllers against ransomware attacks like knights prepping for a digital joust. Who doesn’t love a comeback story?

Over in India, businesses are dodging an astounding 700 ransomware attacks daily—apparently, cybercriminals need more than just chai to get their day going. Speaking of rampaging attackers, the Akira ransomware group is causing chaos faster than a reality TV meltdown, proving once again why multi-factor authentication is your best digital friend.

Finally, grab your popcorn for AI red teaming, where cybersecurity experts channel their inner 'bad guy' to expose weaknesses in AI systems—all in a day’s work. Who knew that protecting data could be akin to an extreme sport?

Keep your ears open and your systems secure—catch us every day for the latest in cybersecurity news and gossip that's surprisingly relatable.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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