SipCyber - Presented by IT Audit Labs
SipCyber: Where Great Coffee Meets Essential Cybersecurity
What happens when a former special education teacher turned Minnesota State Cybersecurity Coordinator sits down with a perfect cup of coffee? You get cybersecurity advice that's actually approachable.
Jen Lotze from IT Audit Labs brings you SipCyber — the podcast that pairs cozy coffee shop discoveries with decaffeinated cybersecurity tips. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just practical ways to protect yourself, your family, and your organization from digital criminals who want to ruin your perfectly good day.
What You'll Get:
- Real-world cybersecurity advice anyone can follow
- Coffee shop reviews and community spotlights
- Stories from someone who's been in classrooms, boardrooms, and government coordination centers
- A mission to make security everyone's job, not just the IT team's
From teaching special needs students to coordinating statewide cyber defense, Jen proves that cybersecurity expertise comes from the most unexpected places. And the best conversations happen over great coffee.
Perfect for: Coffee lovers, small business owners, educators, parents, and anyone who wants to stay safe online without the technical overwhelm. Let's get brewing.
SipCyber - Presented by IT Audit Labs
Scams Exploiting Trust: Quishing & Pig Butchering
Trust is essential in our daily lives—but it's also what scammers exploit most. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze visits Central Park Coffee in Owatonna, MN, to discuss two evolving scams that prey on human trust: quishing (QR code fraud) and pig butchering (romance investment scams). From fake QR codes on restaurant tables to elaborate romance frauds that drain life savings, these threats are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.
Jen breaks down how these scams work, shares real-world examples, and delivers practical defense strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're scanning a menu or chatting with someone online, this episode equips you with the knowledge to recognize manipulation tactics before it's too late.
What You'll Learn:
- How "quishing" works and why QR codes are the new phishing vector
- The disturbing mechanics of pig butchering romance scams
- Specific red flags to watch for in both physical and digital spaces
- Practical verification steps before clicking, calling, or sending money
- Why urgency + money requests = major warning signs
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