HSCC AI Security Efforts Preview - Ep 537
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If you thought AI in healthcare was just about cool robots and faster diagnoses, surprise! There's a whole army of volunteers wrangling the chaos behind the scenes, and our own Donna Grindle is leading the charge. In this episode, we take a peek into the AI cyber-security kitchen of the Health Sector Coordinating Council, where they’re cooking up definitions, glossaries, and playbooks faster than AI can generate cat videos. It’s education, governance, and cyber-risk planning, all served with a side of snark and sincerity. More info at
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Caught in the LinkedIn Phishing Net - Ep 536
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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
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Healthcare The Hacker’s Playground - Ep 535
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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,...
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Less Password Drama, Better Security Karma - Ep 534
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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...
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It Was A Graveyard Splash - Ep 533
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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
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Humans Are The Perpetual Zero-Day - Ep 532
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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
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Did Anyone Even Ask If It Was OK? - Ep 531
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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
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Is a Half Truth a Whole Lie - Ep 530
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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
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Digital Jenga - Ep 529
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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
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Small, Breached, and Broke - Why Hackers Love SMBs - Ep 528
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If your small business still thinks that a dusty old firewall and a sprinkle of MFA is “good enough,” this episode is your cybersecurity reality check. Picture your company as a lemonade stand with a cash box—hackers are thirsty, and you’re wide open for business. We’re diving into why SMBs are now hacker playgrounds, how AI is helping cybercriminals get sneakier, and why your robot vacuum may be more security-conscious than your network gear. It's everything you didn’t want to know about being a prime target—served up with a twist of humor, a splash of horror, and a tall glass...
info_outlineAfter the big cyberattack on Change Healthcare, there’s a hot debate about making Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) a must-have for all public access points. With Congress getting involved and experts pushing for tougher security, it’s clear that better safeguards are needed to keep our healthcare data safe. This shift towards mandatory security measures shows just how serious cyber threats have become.
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