Episodes

  • Caught in the LinkedIn Phishing Net - Ep 536
    Nov 21 2025

    You thought phishing was just an email problem? Oh sweet summer child. This episode dives into the new frontier of cyber shenanigans: LinkedIn. That's right — the land of business jargon, inspirational posts, and awkward endorsements is now a playground for scammers sliding into your DMs like they're networking for the dark web. Get ready to learn why accepting that too-good-to-be-true board invitation from "a company in South America" might end with malware, not margaritas.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/536

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    42 mins
  • Healthcare The Hacker's Playground - Ep 535
    Nov 14 2025

    Welcome to the latest Help Me With HIPAA episode where healthcare becomes the star of a suspense thriller, except the villains are hackers, and the plot twist? They really don't care how small your practice is. We're diving into Huntress' 2025 Cyber Threat Report, which basically confirms that if you're in healthcare, you've got a giant "Hack Me" sign taped to your digital forehead. From script-based exploits to info stealers with boundary issues, this episode breaks down how cyber threats are no longer knocking on the front door - they're already on the couch, eating your snacks, and stealing your patient data.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/535

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    52 mins
  • Less Password Drama, Better Security Karma - Ep 534
    Nov 7 2025

    If you've ever wanted to throw your laptop out the window after yet another "Your password must include a hieroglyph and a drop of unicorn blood" message, you're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the chaotic circus that is password creation: the rules, the myths, and the mounting frustration of trying to remember if this is the account that wanted a number, a symbol, or your firstborn's dental records. From the rise of passkeys to the surprising sanity of NIST's latest guidance (finally!), we explore how security might actually be getting smarter and less likely to make you cry into your keyboard.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/534

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    39 mins
  • It Was A Graveyard Splash - Ep 533
    Oct 31 2025

    If you thought your Halloween playlist peaked at "Monster Mash," get ready to level up with the Data Mash — a graveyard splash of spooky cybersecurity tales and ghastly good rhymes. In this special Halloween episode, we summon the spirits of password poltergeists, resurrect dusty old policies from the crypt, and stir up a bubbling MFA cauldron. It's cybersecurity with a spooky twist, and yes, there's even a ransomware reaper lurking around with backup regrets. Boo and boo-hoo for bad data hygiene!

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/533

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    27 mins
  • Humans Are The Perpetual Zero-Day - Ep 532
    Oct 24 2025

    Welcome to the digital Twilight Zone, where AI is evolving faster than your weekend plans, and people are still out here using "password123!" like it's a life hack. This episode digs into the "Oh, Behave!" cybersecurity behavior report and asks the big questions: Why do we keep doing dumb things online? Can training catch up with tech? And why are Gen Zs so confident while also being the most hacked? Spoiler: it's equal parts fascinating and terrifying.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/532

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    56 mins
  • Did Anyone Even Ask If It Was OK? - Ep 531
    Oct 17 2025

    Ah, success stories—where marketing meets warm fuzzies… and sometimes federal investigations. This week, we're dissecting how one healthcare group turned a few heartfelt patient testimonials into a compliance catastrophe. From missing consent forms to deleting everything in a panic, it's a cautionary tale of what happens when your privacy policies are more like "guidelines" than rules. Spoiler: OCR reads your website too.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/531

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    39 mins
  • Is a Half Truth a Whole Lie - Ep 530
    Oct 10 2025

    Is it still a lie if it's only half false? Asking for a biotech company that might've taken "fake it till you make it" a bit too literally with their cybersecurity claims. From hard-coded admin credentials to ignoring vulnerabilities like a bad ex's texts, this episode dives into what happens when convenience beats caution and how a $9.8 million lesson got served with a side of whistleblower justice.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/530

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    42 mins
  • Digital Jenga - Ep 529
    Oct 3 2025

    Welcome to "Digital Jenga," where the tower's made of cloud apps, power cords, and fragile backup plans and every pulled piece brings us closer to chaos. Today's episode is a thought experiment that feels a little too real: What happens when everything goes down but your stress levels? Grab your imaginary generator and follow along as we walk through scenarios that are way more common (and hilarious) than you'd think, because nothing says fun like discovering your entire system was balancing on one Wi-Fi signal and a prayer.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/529

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    41 mins