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  • Digital Adulting Is Hard - Ep 539
    Dec 12 2025

    Adulting is hard — but digital adulting? That's a whole new level of chaos. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the "Most Wired" survey like it's a techie BuzzFeed quiz for healthcare organizations. From cyber headaches and budget excuses to AI hype and "we've always done it this way" energy, we unpack the nine domains that determine whether your digital health game is fire… or just floppy disk-level tragic.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/539

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    54 min
  • Cloudflare Outage Exposed Stuff We Miss - Ep 538
    Dec 5 2025

    Ever wondered what really keeps the Internet running - and what happens when it all goes sideways? The latest Cloudflare outage served up a reality check, exposing just how much of our digital world hangs together with a mix of duct tape, toothpicks, and a whole lot of hope. In this episode we dive into how this outage sent shockwaves through everything from simple website clicks to healthcare payment systems, and why most folks had no idea Cloudflare was even a linchpin for their daily operations.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/538

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    37 min
  • HSCC AI Security Efforts Preview - Ep 537
    Nov 28 2025

    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 HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/537

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    52 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min