Reasonable Security That Holds Up in Court - Ep 515

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when “going viral” meets “losing your license,” this episode has the answer—courtesy of a nurse who took her TikTok dreams a little too far. From cringe-worthy compliance blunders to Oklahoma’s oddly refreshing legal update, we’re diving headfirst into the murky waters of healthcare privacy, social media madness, and why reasonable security might just be your get-out-of-court-free card. It’s like HIPAA meets reality TV—minus the roses and dramatic exits.

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Things That Make You Go Hmm - Ep 514

This week on “Things That Make You Go Hmm,” we’re serving up a digital cocktail featuring disappearing network routes, dark web AI tools with a flair for phishing, and Microsoft’s bold new idea to let Copilot tinker with your system settings—what could possibly go wrong? In this episode, we dissect digital disasters and marvel at how event planners might just be outdoing some organizations when it comes to risk assessments. It’s equal parts facepalm and fascinating.

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Sometimes It’s Just a Squirrel - Ep 513

You’ve heard of phishing scams, ransomware, and all the usual cyber villains—but have you prepared for the wrath of a squirrel? In this episode, we unpack how one fuzzy-tailed offender knocked out power to 11,000 customers and sent a swim club scrambling for pencils and paper. But this isn’t just a woodland horror story. It’s a real-world reminder that sometimes, your biggest threat isn’t a hacker—it’s Alfred the squirrel with a death wish and a talent for circuit boards. We use this nutty incident to highlight the often-overlooked need for utility failure preparedness in healthcare and dig into the super-helpful (and criminally underused) ASPR TRACIE tip sheets that can keep your operations steady when nature gets twitchy.

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Edge of Disaster - Ep 512

Welcome to another episode where chaos meets cybersecurity and common sense tries to crash the party. In this digital drama, we’re untangling the curious case of a former employee with way too much access, some mysterious printed medical records, and a whole lot of "Wait... WHAT?!" moments. We also dive into the thrilling (read: terrifying) reality of outdated edge devices and how your trusty old router might just be moonlighting as a hacker’s BFF. Oh, and spoiler alert—Microsoft Recall still isn’t winning any popularity contests.

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