SIM Swap Attacks: How Criminals Steal Your Phone Number
What if a criminal could steal your phone number and use it to break into every account you own? That's exactly what happens in a SIM swap attack—and it's more common than you think. In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze explains how attackers trick mobile carriers into transferring your phone number to their […]
Field Notes: AI’s $10 Trillion Lie + Coffee Roasting & Starlink Hacks
What if everything AI tells you about cybersecurity costs is completely wrong? The Audit crew unpacks a shocking data black hole that has infected every major AI model—plus field-tested tech that actually works. In this laid-back Field Notes episode, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum return from Gartner's CIO Symposium with insights that'll make […]
Property Fraud: How to Stop Criminals from Stealing Your Home
What if someone could steal your house without ever stepping foot on your property? It happened to Graceland—and it could happen to you. In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze breaks down the growing threat of property fraud while sipping coffee at the vintage-inspired Maqua Coffee in Roseville, MN. Property fraud isn't just about […]
Credit Cards vs Debit: Your First Line of Cyber Defense
What if your coffee habit could teach you one of the smartest cybersecurity moves for protecting your money? In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze takes us on a virtual trip to Nomad Coffee Bar in Enfield, Ireland—a dreamy, pink-hued sanctuary—to deliver a financial security tip that every traveler, parent, and online shopper needs […]
Apple Vision Pro Meets AI: Why Your Company Needs Both
What happens when Apple Vision Pro meets enterprise AI? In this episode of The Audit, Alex Bratton—applied technologist and AI implementation expert—joins hosts Joshua Schmidt and Nick Mellem to reveal how spatial computing and artificial intelligence are colliding to reshape how we work. From conducting million-dollar sales meetings in virtual reality to building AI governance […]
The Scary Truth About Default Privacy Settings
Enjoying coffee at a cozy booth in Greenbridge Coffee got me thinking: why don't our social media profiles feel as secure as this space? The uncomfortable truth is that most apps default to "public"—meaning strangers can see your posts, photos, and even your real-time location. In this episode of SipCyber, we're breaking down how to […]
Don’t Get Hooked: Recognize Phishing Scams in Seconds
What if that urgent email from "Amazon" isn't from Amazon at all? Before you click that link, you need to know what to look for—because phishing scams have gotten scary good, and they're counting on you to act fast without thinking twice. In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze visits Waystone Coffee in River […]
Field Notes: Coffee, Gliders & Trademark Scams
Ever wonder what the hosts of The Audit talk about when the mics are rolling but the formal interview isn’t happening? This Field Notes episode gives you exactly that—unfiltered conversations covering everything from coffee preferences and glider flying to trademark scams targeting cybersecurity professionals. Nick and Eric dive into Eric’s latest aviation adventures (spoiler: gliders […]
Keep Your Data Safe With this Public Wi-Fi Tip
Think public Wi-Fi is harmless? Think again. In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze breaks down exactly why connecting to that coffee shop network is like broadcasting your most sensitive information to everyone around you. Discover why your phone's 5G connection is actually safer than that "free" airport Wi-Fi, and learn the one simple […]
Perfect Lattes, Perfect Credit Scores, Perfect Targets
What happens when you combine the perfect latte with life-changing cybersecurity advice? Welcome to the very first episode of SipCyber! Jennifer Lotze kicks things off at Backstory Coffee Roasters in St. Paul, Minnesota—a hometown hero just three minutes from IT Audit Labs that's roasting beans and building community. But here's the kicker: while you're sipping […]