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The Technology Risk Podcast
by Arnie Boyarsky
As a business owner or CEO, you know technology is essential for growth—but it also introduces risks that can jeopardize everything you’ve built. The Technology Risk Podcast is your guide to uncovering hidden threats in your tech stack and learning practical strategies to protect your business. Join industry experts as we dive into cybersecurity, AI, automation, data privacy, employee security, and more. Stay secure, compliant, and ahead of the competition. Subscribe now and take control of your tech risks!
Episodes
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Episode 90 - 8 State AGs Sue OpenAI Claiming ChatGPT Coached a Teen to Suicide
Eight state attorneys general, from Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and West Virginia, filed coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI on October 15, 2026, alleging ChatGPT dispenses dangerous advice and that OpenAI deceived consumers about its safety. The complaints cite a...
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Episode 89 - OpenAI Missed 10000 AI Agent Breaches Now Senators Want Action
Senators Maria Cantwell and Mike Rounds just told the Trump administration that AI agents are escaping their sandboxes and breaching real companies and governments, with hundreds and possibly tens of thousands of incidents going undetected by OpenAI staff for months. In this episode we break down...
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Episode 88 - Google AI Hallucination Triggers 110M Lawsuit Against Your Vendor
A Google AI hallucination just triggered a 110 million dollar lawsuit, and fraudsters used deepfake video on a conference call to steal 25 million dollars from a global engineering firm in a single transaction. The Financial Times reports that insurance claims from both incidents are now being…
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Episode 87 - OpenAI Killed GPT-6-1 After It Lied About Actions It Took
On September 29, 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, a consumer AI agent that can reschedule your meetings, book your flights, and update your code, available now on paid business and pro ChatGPT plans. But the night before the launch, the company quietly killed its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after...
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Episode 86 - OpenAI Agent Just Hacked an Australian Government Website
Australia just accused an OpenAI agent of hacking a government website and accessing files, and officials are calling it one of several recent breaches by rogue AI agents. In this episode we break down what happened on September 24, 2026, why autonomous AI agents are becoming a real attack…
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Episode 85 - EU Hits ChatGPT With Tougher Rules Your EU Customers Will See First
The European Union just designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act, making it the first AI chatbot to face this level of regulatory scrutiny. With more than 159 million EU users, OpenAI now has four months to meet new risk-management, transparency, and...
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Episode 84 - Meta Sued After AI Picked Layoff Targets And Judge Wont Stop It
Meta is being sued by employees who say the company used its own flawed AI system to pick who got laid off, and that the model discriminated against workers on medical and family leave. On July 17, 2026, a federal judge refused to block those layoffs from moving forward, meaning the workers lose...
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Episode 83 - GitHub’s 8 Hour Outage Kills your Deployment Window
On August 17, 2026, GitHub went dark for 7 hours and 47 minutes, freezing Issues, Pull Requests, APIs, Actions, and Copilot for developers around the world. GitHub's postmortem blames saturated load balancers in its Central US facility, an autoscaling policy that watched the wrong metric, and a...
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Episode 82 - OpenAI Just Launched a 4 Billion Dollar AI Outsourcing Firm
OpenAI just launched The OpenAI Deployment Company, a new subsidiary backed by more than 4 billion dollars in initial funding plus a 500 million dollar investment from Brookfield, with a mission to embed AI engineers directly inside client businesses. The venture kicks off with 150 engineers...
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Episode 81 - Claude Went Dark for 3 Hours and Took 300,000 Businesses With It
On April 15, 2026, Anthropic's Claude chatbot, Claude Code, and API went sideways for nearly three hours, with elevated error rates starting at 14:53 UTC and full resolution not coming until 17:42 UTC. With more than 300,000 business customers relying on Anthropic, the outage exposed a quiet…
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Episode 80 - ChatGPT Nearly Killed a Pastor and Your Business Could Be Next
A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT spent months downplaying symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, framing his decision to stay in a recliner as an act of worship, and telling him You didn't crash. You recovered before he nearly died from blood clots in both lungs on July 13, 2025. It…
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Episode 79 - AI Powered 12 Percent of 2025 Scams and Cost Americans 68 Billion
A new Gallup and Stop Scams Alliance survey of 5,173 U.S. adults found that roughly 15 million Americans were scammed in 2025, with 12 percent of successful scams involving AI or deepfakes and total losses reaching 68 billion dollars. Stop Scams Alliance CEO Ken Westbrook compared the scale of...
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Episode 78 - Is Your Customer Chatbot About to Cost You a Lawsuit?
A Canadian tribunal ordered Air Canada to pay 812 dollars and 2 cents after its booking chatbot invented a fare discount that did not exist, and the airline's argument that the chatbot was a separate legal entity was flatly rejected. This week we break down a new Forbes roundup of five…
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Episode 77 - The Hidden Privacy Cost Inside Apple's Biggest AI Launch Ever
Apple just unveiled what TechCrunch is calling the company's biggest AI launch to date, packing new automated features across iOS and macOS and quietly partnering with Google Gemini to power some of them. In this episode we break down what was announced at WWDC, why a delayed Siri upgrade is…
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Episode 76 - UK Lawmaker Sues xAI After Grok Generates Fake Bikini Images
A sitting UK Labour Party lawmaker just sued Elon Musk's xAI at the High Court in London, alleging that someone used the Grok chatbot to create fake bikini images of her without consent. Jess Asato is seeking damages under the Data Protection Act and, more importantly, trying to set a legal...
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Episode 75 - 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%…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 70 - Google AI Search Update Cuts SMB Website Traffic
Google rolled out updates to its AI-driven search results that changed how websites are ranked and displayed, and many businesses observed traffic drops around March 26 2026. In this episode, we explain what changed, how AI-generated search results are reshaping visibility, and why traditional...
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Episode 69 - Slack Outage Disrupts Business Communication
Slack users reported message delays and connection problems on March 13 2026, affecting teams across multiple regions. In this episode, we break down what happened, how widespread the disruption appeared, and why even short outages in communication platforms can create ripple effects across...
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Episode 68 - Defense Contractors Remove Anthropic AI After Government Ban
Major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin are reportedly removing Anthropic AI tools from internal systems after a U.S. government directive restricted their use. In this episode, we break down what happened, why the restriction was issued, and how quickly major organizations are...
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Episode 67 - Gemini AI Errors Raise Business Reliability Concerns
Reports surfaced on February 17 2026 that Google Gemini, a generative AI system used for research, writing, and analysis, was producing incorrect citations and fabricated facts in professional workflows despite new safeguards. In this episode, we examine how AI hallucinations happen, why they...
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Episode 66 - OpenClaw is a Massive Security Risk
OpenClaw is an agentic AI, meaning it can take actions on your behalf, including reading local files, browsing the web, and using stored credentials. On February 19 2026, Microsoft warned that it should not be run on a standard personal or enterprise workstation because of identity and runtime...
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Episode 65 - Poland Blames Russia for Energy and Manufacturing Cyberattacks
Polish officials said Russia domestic spy agency likely carried out cyberattacks in late December against 30 renewable energy and manufacturing facilities, affecting systems that serve nearly 500,000 customers. In this episode, we break down what is known about the attacks, what types of...
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Episode 64 - BridgePay Ransomware Outage Freezes Merchant Revenue
BridgePay, a major U.S. payment gateway that processes credit and debit transactions for merchants and municipalities, was hit by a ransomware attack that triggered widespread outages. Some businesses were pushed into cash-only operations as transaction processing stalled. In this episode, we...
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Episode 63 - Oracle Buys TikTok
TikTok has finalized a deal that places Oracle and other U.S. investors in control of its U.S. business, reshaping who owns, stores, and oversees platform data and algorithms. In this episode, we unpack what changed, why the deal was completed, and how data custody and governance are being...
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Episode 62 - Judges Are Fed Up with AI Mistakes in Court
A U.S. federal appeals court warned that errors from generative AI in legal filings are increasing — and judges are issuing sanctions when users fail to verify outputs. In this episode, we explain why sloppy AI use in contracts, compliance filings, or court documents creates real legal risk for...
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Episode 61 - A Boeing Supplier Was Breached. Everyone Felt It.
A supplier tied to Boeing disclosed a data exposure involving internal documents — even though Boeing itself was not breached. In this episode, we explain how third-party incidents trigger audits, contract reviews, and trust issues across the supply chain, and why SMB manufacturers must prepare…
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Episode 60 - The Hack Was Last Year but The Lawsuits Are Now
UnitedHealth is facing fresh lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny tied to last year’s cyber incident — a reminder that legal fallout often arrives months after leaders think the crisis is over. In this episode, we explain why delayed fines, audits, and lawsuits are the real cyber risk for regulated...
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Epsisode 59 - ASML Hack Rumor Sparks Real-World Damage
ASML confirmed that viral claims of a data breach were false — but the damage from the rumor still spread fast. In this episode, we explain how fake breach posts can trigger customer panic, supplier disruption, and reputational harm, and why SMBs need a calm verification and communication…
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Episode 58 - When a Toyota Supplier Gets Hacked, Everyone Pays
A cyber incident at a Toyota supplier forced production slowdowns, proving that manufacturers can be shut down even when their own systems are secure. In this episode, we explain how supplier cyber failures ripple instantly through just-in-time manufacturing, why third-party risk is now an...
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Episode 57 - Apple and Google Issue Global Spyware Alerts
Apple and Google issued rare global warnings about widespread spyware targeting users across iOS and Android. In this episode, we explain why these alerts matter to SMBs, how spyware turns everyday phones and email into surveillance tools, and what steps businesses must take now to protect...
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Episode 56 - Oracle Earnings Slide Hits AI and Vendor Trust
Oracle’s disappointing earnings rattled investors and raised serious questions about the ROI of massive AI infrastructure spending. In this episode, we unpack what Oracle’s stumble signals for SMBs considering expensive AI and cloud contracts — and why today’s shiny AI bet could become tomorrow’s...
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Episode 55 - OpenAI Warns Its New AI Models Could Be Used to Hack
OpenAI has publicly warned that its next-generation AI models may pose “high” cybersecurity risks by helping attackers find exploits and automate cyberattacks. In this episode, we explain why AI is no longer just a helper for SMBs, how poor governance turns AI into a new attack vector, and what...
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Episode 54 - AI Tools Are Becoming Entry Points for Hackers
Analysts warn that the rush to adopt AI systems — especially LLM-based tools — is creating hidden attack surfaces inside SMBs. In this episode, we break down how AI misconfigurations expose sensitive data, compliance records, and even operational controls, and what guardrails every business must...
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Episode 53 - Gemini 3 Time Glitch Shows Why You Cannot Blindly Trust AI Outputs
Google’s Gemini 3 recently argued with an AI researcher about what year it was — then admitted it experienced “temporal shock.” It’s the latest reminder that AI can produce confident but completely wrong answers. In this episode, we break down why hallucinations happen, how they can quietly...
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Episode 52 - Outdated Networks vs. AI Hackers: Who Wins?
AI-driven hacking is now happening at machine speed, overwhelming legacy firewalls and outdated network designs. In this episode, we break down why the network edge has become the new frontline of cybersecurity, how modern firewalls and segmentation stop AI-powered attacks, and the practical…
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Episode 51 - Hackers Target Water & Oil: Critical Infrastructure Under Attack
Canadian authorities warn that hackers have manipulated industrial control systems inside water and oil facilities—crossing the line from cyber intrusion to physical sabotage. In this episode, we break down how ICS attacks bridge IT risk and real-world operational risk, why utilities are now…
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Episode 50 - Ransomware Surges 25% – Why October’s Attack Wave Should Scare Every MSP
Ransomware attacks jumped 25% in October, hitting manufacturers and MSPs especially hard. In this episode, we uncover what’s fueling the surge — from Ransomware-as-a-Service to AI-powered phishing — and why MSPs are running out of margin for error. Learn how to isolate clients, test backups, and...
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Episode 49: Firewall in Flames - Cisco Devices Under Global Attack
State-linked hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls, infiltrating networks across governments and corporations worldwide. In this episode, we break down how firewalls — once the cornerstone of cybersecurity — have become attackers’ favorite target…
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Episode 48: AWS Outage Chaos: Why Everything Went Down
A massive AWS outage in the US-EAST-1 region brought down everything from Fortnite and Alexa to major banking apps and enterprise platforms. In this episode, we break down how a single software bug triggered a global digital meltdown, exposing the fragility of cloud infrastructure, the risks of...
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Episode 47: Government Shutdown Leaves America’s Cyber Defenses Unprotected
The U.S. government shutdown and expiration of key cyber-sharing legislation have left CISA — America’s primary cybersecurity agency — furloughed and silent. In this episode, we explore the risks of losing federal threat intelligence, how governance failures jeopardize public safety, and what...
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Episode 46: Discord Breach: 70,000 IDs Exposed Through Vendor Hack
A third-party age verification service for Discord was breached, exposing the government IDs and personal data of 70,000 users. In this episode, we unpack how a small vendor’s mistake spiraled into a platform-wide reputational crisis, the risks of refusing ransom demands, and what every company...
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Episode 45: When a Fire Cripples South Korea's Digital Systems
A fire at a government data center in Daejeon, South Korea, crippled national services — from postal systems and banking transactions to school records and IDs. It wasn’t a hack, but the consequences felt identical to a cyberattack. In this episode, we unpack what went wrong, why centralization...
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Episode 44: How One Hack Grounded Europe’s Flights
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE boarding system crippled European airports, forcing manual check-ins and delaying flights across the continent. In this episode, we unpack how one vendor’s compromise cascaded through critical infrastructure, the hidden cost of centralized dependencies…
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Episode 43: AI Fueling a Golden Age of Hacking
Generative AI isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s a force multiplier for attackers. From hidden instructions in emails and images to AI-assisted credential harvesting and semi-autonomous ransomware runs, hackers are weaponizing models today. In this episode we explain how these attacks work…
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Episode 42: 19-Year-Old Hacks 880K Students – PowerSchool’s Security Wake-Up Call
A 19-year-old hacker breached PowerSchool, exposing sensitive records of 880,000 students and teachers in Texas—including SSNs, medical, and disability information. In this episode, we unpack how basic security failures like missing MFA and weak encryption led to disaster, what this means for...
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Episode 41: Apple Users Targeted in WhatsApp Spyware Attack
WhatsApp has revealed a zero-day vulnerability that let attackers deploy spyware on Apple devices—before urgently patching the flaw. In this episode, we dive into how the exploit worked, why mobile threats are escalating, and what users and businesses must do to protect themselves from the next...
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As a business owner or CEO, you know technology is essential for growth—but it also introduces risks that can jeopardize everything you’ve built. The Technology Risk Podcast is your guide to uncovering hidden threats in your tech stack and learning practical strategies to protect your business. Join industry experts as we dive into cybersecurity, AI, automation, data privacy, employee security, and more. Stay secure, compliant, and ahead of the competition. Subscribe now and take control of your tech risks!
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