Episode 70 - Google AI Search Update Cuts SMB Website Traffic

Why 81% of Breaches Start With a Human

Verizon Business just released the 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report, and the findings are a wake-up call for every small business owner. Social engineering is back in the top three attack patterns alongside system intrusion and miscellaneous errors, and together those three account for 81% of all breaches studied. Attackers are now using AI to study how your company writes, who your vendors are, and how your team communicates, then crafting impersonation attacks that are nearly impossible to spot. In this episode we break down what the DBIR found, why pretexting jumped to the number two social action behind phishing, and the five specific steps your 10 to 50 person business should take in the next 30 days to defend against AI-powered deception. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at www.frostyos.com [https://www.frostyos.com].

Episode 74 - AI Generated LinkedIn Profiles Increase Hiring Fraud Risk

LinkedIn warned on May 7 2026 that fake AI generated profiles are increasingly being used to infiltrate companies, apply for jobs, and build trust with employees before launching scams or data theft attempts. In this episode, we explain how AI generated identities are changing the threat landscape and why hiring workflows are becoming attractive targets for cybercriminals. We break down how fake profiles are created, why they can appear highly convincing, and how attackers use trust and familiarity to gain access to systems and information. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at www.frostyos.com [http://www.frostyos.com].

Episode 73 - Shopify Checkout Issues Hit Merchant Revenue

Shopify reported issues with checkout and payment flows on April 17 2026, affecting merchants globally and preventing some customers from completing purchases. In this episode, we break down what happened, how checkout systems function, and why disruptions at the payment stage create immediate financial impact. We explain how modern e-commerce platforms centralize key operations and what it means when those systems fail even briefly. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at www.frostyos.com [http://www.frostyos.com].

Episode 72 - OpenAI Outage Disrupts ChatGPT And Business Workflows

OpenAI reported degraded performance on April 16 2026 that affected ChatGPT and the APIs many businesses use to power customer support, automation, and internal tools. In this episode, we break down what happened, what APIs are, and how disruptions in AI infrastructure can ripple across modern business operations. As more companies embed AI into daily workflows, even short outages can slow response times, interrupt services, and create friction for both employees and customers. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at www.frostyos.com.

Episode 71 - Tesla Data Exposure Shows Insider Risk Reality

Tesla confirmed a data exposure involving internal records after concerns were raised about how employee data was accessed and handled, highlighting the risks associated with insider access. In this episode, we break down what happened, what insider risk means, and how authorized users can unintentionally or intentionally expose sensitive information. We explain why internal data exposure can be just as damaging as an external breach and how weak controls around access and monitoring create vulnerabilities inside organizations. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at www.frostyos.com [http://www.frostyos.com].