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UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses74. The AI Trap That's Making Business Owners Dangerously ComplacentHosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/After a two-month hiatus, the UnHacked team returns with hard-earned lessons from 2025 and critical predictions for 2026. When their scheduled guest no-shows, Justin, Mario, and Bryan deliver an unfiltered discussion about the dangerous complacency creeping into business security.Mario reveals how AI is making business owners go "on autopilot" with potentially devastating consequences, while Bryan predicts the mainstream adoption of passkeys will revolutionize login security. Justin warns about the hidden...
2026-01-2235 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses73. Microsoft Engineer Reveals: How AI Can Read Your Entire Database (In Plain English) - with Faiz GouriHosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Faiz Gouri -https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizgouri/ https://modelcontextprotocol.io/ Microsoft Senior Software EngineerBusiness owners, your data just became incredibly powerful—and potentially dangerous. Microsoft engineer Faiz Gouri reveals the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the breakthrough technology that lets AI read and analyze your entire business database in plain English.Imagine asking your computer: "How many customers did we lose last month and why?" or "Whi...
2025-11-2439 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses72. Why Your Cybersecurity Training is Making You LESS Safe - with Craig TaylorHosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Craig Taylor - http://cyberhoot.com/Your cybersecurity awareness training might be sabotaging your business. Recent studies show traditional "gotcha" phishing tests actually increase clicks and create disengaged, apathetic employees. Craig Taylor, CISSP-certified cybersecurity expert with 30 years of experience and co-founder of CyberHoot, reveals why punishment-based security training fails and how positive reinforcement and gamification can transform your first line of defense. Discover why rewarding good behavior works...
2025-11-1943 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses71. HIPAA Violations: From $141 to $2.1 Million Per Record Exposed - with Milan RogersHosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Milan Rogers - Complete Healthcare Business Consulting -https://chcbconsulting.com/Healthcare practices face the highest cybersecurity costs of any industry - averaging $10.93 million per breach. In this critical episode, healthcare consultant Milan Rogers reveals why medical records sell for $250-$5,000 each on the dark web and shares the devastating real-world impact of the Change Healthcare breach that affected 190+ million patients. Learn about HIPAA's tiered penalty system ($141 to $2.1 million...
2025-11-071h 06UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses70. Unlicensed and Dangerous: The IT Industry Secret That's Putting Your Business at Risk - with Robert CioffiHosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Robert Cioffi - https://www.progressivecomputing.com/The IT industry has a dirty secret: anyone can hang a shingle and call themselves a cybersecurity expert. No license required. No proven competency. No oversight. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity veteran Robert Cioffi returns for his third appearance to expose how this unregulated wild west is putting businesses at catastrophic risk.Justin shares a real horror story...
2025-10-2449 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses69. Windows 7, Zero Backups, and $24K Down the Drain: A Cybersecurity Horror StoryHosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/A real cybersecurity horror story unfolds as Justin reveals his most shocking discovery ever: a 34-computer business paying $2,000 monthly for IT services while receiving literally nothing in return. Windows 7 machines, zero backups, no antivirus, failing systems, and unlicensed software - all while the business owner believed they were protected.In this Halloween special episode, Justin and Bryan share spine-chilling tales from their IT audits and provide a practical checklist every business owner needs to verify they're actually...
2025-10-2030 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses66. Turn Hackers Into Your Security Team - with Grant McCrackenHosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Grant McCracken - https://darkhorse.shWhat if the best way to secure your business was to invite hackers to attack it? In this eye-opening episode, ethical hacker Grant McCracken reveals how bug bounty programs are revolutionizing cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. Grant explains how his company Dark Horse Security makes these powerful security tools accessible and affordable for small businesses - starting at absolutely free for...
2025-09-0242 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses64. The Hidden Threat: How Vendor Breaches Can Destroy Your Business - with Jolie Grace WarehamHosts:Justin Shelley - https://unhackmybusiness.com Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protosec - https://protasec.com/Your vendors could be your biggest cybersecurity weakness. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity advisor Jolie Grace Wareham shares a real case where a small business lost a significant five-figure sum when their vendor's email compromise led to fraudulent payment instructions.Learn how threat actors lived undetected in a vendor's email system for months, then sent convincing fake wiring instructions that looked completely legitimate. Discover t...
2025-08-0950 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses63. Everything Is a Data Problem: How AI Is Creating New Business Risks - with Jocelyn HouleHosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Guest: Jocelyn Houle - https://www.jocelynhoule.com/Small businesses are racing to adopt AI, but most are unknowingly creating massive security vulnerabilities. In this episode, veteran AI expert Jocelyn Houle reveals why "everything is a data problem" and how companies are accidentally exposing customer data, intellectual property, and sensitive information through AI implementations.From the Chevrolet chatbot that offered a $76,000 car for $1 to HR systems leaking employee salaries, we explore real-world AI disasters and...
2025-08-0849 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses60. The Brutal Truth Your Cybersecurity Is Probably Worthless - with Adriel Desautels
2025-07-1444 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses59. Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late with Tory BjorklundyYour Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too LateLegacy machines were never designed to be connected—or protected. But in modern manufacturing, connectivity is a must. So how do you protect your business when the shop floor is now on the network?In this episode, Justin talks with Tory Bjorklund, manufacturing consultant and author of Digital Transformation Guidebook, about the surprising ways attackers exploit connected machines, what most companies still get wrong, and how to secure industrial systems without breaking your operations.In this episode:Wh...
2025-07-0358 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses57. The Password Trap: What It’s Costing Your Business (And How to Escape) with Raul CepedaPassword fatigue isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive and dangerous. In this episode of UnHacked, Raul Cepeda Jr. from rf IDEAS breaks down the hidden costs of password dependence and shows small businesses a better way forward. From clinicians wasting hours re-logging into systems to the real risk of password-related breaches, Raul makes the case for going passwordless—safely, securely, and affordably.🔗 Learn more at rfideas.com 🔗 Explore passkey adoption at fidoalliance.org
2025-06-2438 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses56. Unlocked Remote Access: How One Mistake Brought a Manufacturer to a Halt with Brett GalantIn this episode of UnHacked, cybersecurity strategist Brett Gallant walks us through a real-world disaster—a manufacturing plant brought to its knees by an unsecured remote access tool. We break down what went wrong, how it could’ve been prevented, and why business leaders must stop assuming their IT support has cybersecurity covered.If you’re a manufacturer—or any business relying on third-party tools and vendors—this is a wake-up call you can’t afford to miss.🔗 Learn more about Brett’s work at adaptiveoffice.ca 📘 Why Your Business Must Have Cybersecurity Risk Assessments → Amazon
2025-06-2159 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses55. From Breached to Bulletproof: How Smart Businesses Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Michael RitsemaWhat would happen if your entire business was encrypted overnight? No files. No access. No plan.In this episode of UnHacked, we sit down with Michael Ritsema—cybersecurity strategist and President of i3 Business Solutions—who’s helped multiple companies survive full-scale breaches. Together with co-hosts Bryan Lachapelle and Mario Zake, we unpack what actually happens when things go sideways, why most CEOs think they're covered (but aren't), and how to make your business bulletproof—starting today.This episode is for every business owner who’s ever thought: 🧠 “That won’t happen to us.” 🧠 “We hav...
2025-06-0437 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses54. The Receipts Are Fake, The Photos Are Lies: A Small Business Owner's Survival Guide with Mounir IbrahimThree small business owners are about to discover why their $150 inspection costs are bankrupting them—and how one diplomat's experience in Syrian war zones revealed the game-changing solution.In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity experts Justin, Bryan, and Mario sit down with Mounir Ibrahim, former US diplomat and Chief Communications Officer at TruePic. Mounir shares how witnessing fake images derail international investigations led him to a technology that's revolutionizing how businesses verify digital content.What You'll Learn: • How to eliminate $150 inspection fees and reduce wait times from 3 days to 1 hour • Why your customers' photos, receipts, and docume...
2025-05-2946 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses53. The One Thing That’s Tanking Your Business Value (And How to Fix It) with James DuBosAre your cybersecurity gaps quietly devaluing your business? In this episode, entrepreneur and advisor Jim DuBos shares the top reasons buyers walk away—and how small business owners can protect their company’s value before it’s too late. Learn the 3 essential controls every buyer looks for, how to build a culture of security, and why cybersecurity is a business growth strategy, not just an IT concern. Download Jim DuBos’ Cybersecurity Program for Small Business
2025-05-2736 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses50. Security Is a Team Sport: Turning Employees from Liabilities to Cyber DefendersThis episode focuses on the critical role people play in cybersecurity. The hosts discuss how most breaches (95-97%) involve human error, emphasizing that while technology defenses are important, humans remain the weakest link. They explore how hackers exploit human psychology through social engineering and why creating a positive security culture that rewards reporting and learning is crucial. The episode includes stories of successful security awareness programs and offers practical advice for organizations looking to strengthen their "human firewall."
2025-05-0745 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses43. Locking Down AI with Alec CrawfordLast week we talked about how AI can improve processes and output. Today, we’re going to talk more about the security side of AI.
2025-03-1239 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses40. Ransomware Attacks QUADRUPLED in 2024 - and what to do about itCompared to 2023, ransomware attacks increased 4x in 2024. Why? Because it's EASY! With RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), anyone can be a successful bad guy. On average, it only takes someone 74 minutes to pull off a cyberheist. No skills required. This is the problem. Take a listen to learn the solution.
2025-02-2527 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses39. Forget the Russians - The ATTORNEYS are Coming!It's bad enough that cyber-thugs are coming for our businesses. And our bank accounts. But there's a new threat that is gaining traction: class-action lawsuits. But there's good news! A Plan of Action with Milestones (POAM for short) is your get-out-of-jail-free card. Listen up... and we'll break it down!
2025-02-1841 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses38. Compliance First - Protecting Your Empire with Tim Golden of Compliance ScorecardTim Golden of Compliance Scorecard joins us to discuss the meaning and importance of measuring against an official security framework
2025-02-111h 00UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses37. Why We Are Losing the Cyberwar - The Root Cause and New Solution with Christian EspinosaAs business owners and execs, we are responsible for EVERYTHING! While cybersecurity may not be your native language, it is critical to learn enough to make informed decisions. UnHacked is a great place to start!Today we talk with Christian Espinosa about the cybersecurity basics, as well as his 7 Step Secure Methodology.
2025-01-2159 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses36. Breaking Down a Doctor's Rant with Evgeniy KharamIn today’s episode, we talk about a disgruntled doctor, his real/understandable problems, and [perhaps] a bigger problem with mindset; and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.
2025-01-1456 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses35. 6 Signs Your IT Company is Leaving You ExposedHow do you REALLY know that your IT company has you properly protected? How do you know you are getting what you pay for? This is one decision where you cannot afford to be wrong.
2024-11-2645 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses34. Before the Breach: A Business Owner’s Hard Lesson in Cyber Readiness with Robert CioffiMost business owners think a major cyber incident won’t happen to them—until it does.In this powerful episode of UnHacked, Robert Cioffi shares the real story of what happened when his systems went down and his company faced every leader’s worst fear. This isn’t about theory—it’s about resilience, company culture, and the choices that define you in a crisis.We also discuss:What to do when you’ve followed all the rules and still get hitHow company culture becomes your greatest asset during chaosWhy frameworks (like CIS, NIST, HIPAA, C...
2024-10-291h 27UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses33. The Formula - Part 3: Protect Your PeopleIn his book "Future Crimes", Marc Goodman said something that has been burned in my brain for years:“If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don’t understand the problems and you don’t understand the technology. Cybersecurity is a people problem, not just a technical one.”What's the #1 threat to your organization? IT'S US! WE ARE THE PROBLEM!The truth is, we can follow every standard, control, and best practice under the sun, but all it takes is a careless or uninformed click or tap and it's game over. So, if p...
2024-10-2251 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses32. The Formula - Part 2: Protect Your DataData backup used to be simple: a tape drive on the server and you're good to go! Now data lives everywhere. Taming this beast can be a challenge to say the least. Here's a quick-start guide:Go through each department and major function in your business (BizDev, Operations, Finance, HR, etc.)Identify the technology used for eachMake a note of where the associated data is storedCreate a plan for backing it up and testing the processMost important: review this process regularly because things change!
2024-10-1540 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses31. The Formula - Part 1: Protect Your TechnologyFor Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we decided to do something special. So over the next 3 weeks we will deep-dive on each of these areas and give you a list of what needs to be done, as well as how you can verify that it’s implemented. This week: Protect Your Technology
2024-10-0854 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses30. What Exactly Is The Dark Web, Anyway?In today’s episode, we are going to answer the burning question I know you all have: “What in the hell is the Dark Web?” Spoiler alert, we talk about the tame stuff on here. It is a vile place to hang out. That said, our breach breakdown of the week is 23andMe. This is old news, but the proposed settlement is happening now. … Then, as always, we’ll wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.
2024-10-0144 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses29. Can You Be Sued for NOT Paying the Ransom?In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to spot a phishing email (and how to get your whole company to do the same), dive into a $5 Million lawsuit for not paying the ransom, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.
2024-09-2446 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses28. 4 Steps to Securing ALL of Your Critical DataIn today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to make sure ALL of your critical data is backed up, we’ll break down 2 specific security events that sent over a quarter million dollars up in smoke, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from the likes of Boris Grishenko.
2024-09-1754 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses27. Joseph Brunsman - How to Make Sure Your Cyber Insurance Policy Pays Out in a DisasterIn this week's episode, we help business owners get proper cyber security insurance coverage, and make sure it’s paid in an emergency.
2024-09-031h 01UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses25. Working From Home: Security, Productivity, and CultureIn prepping for this episode, I ran a quick survey of those who work from home. There was a consistent theme: the flexibility is nice but the loneliness is real. Here's how to help your team deal with the challenges while ensuring security and productivity.
2024-08-1353 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses24. 6 Steps to Protect Against Bank FraudThis week we discuss bank fraud and lessons learned from the CrowdStrike debacle.
2024-08-0637 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses23. CDK is Breached, Auto Industry Crippled, and What it Means for Your Company
2024-07-2337 min2024-07-1956 minUnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses21. Cybersecurity for the Road WarriorWhat do Mormon Crickets have to do with cybersecurity? TBD. Meanwhile, here are some crucial protections you need to have in place before you leave for that next business trip or family vacation.
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