You've Been An Absolute Joy To Hack

Joe Hormenoo
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  • TECHNOLOGY

Most people think hackers target important people. They don't. They target easy ones. You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack breaks down the everyday habits that quietly make you vulnerable and what you can do about them. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just the hacker's perspective, made simple. Hosted by Certified Ethical Hacker and author Joe Hormenoo. My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf IG: https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo LI: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Everyday Habits That Make You A Joy To Hack

    The Everyday Habits That Make You an Absolute Joy to Hack Most people think cyber attacks happen because of one big mistake. But they usually don’t. In this episode Joe Hormenoo breaks down why the small things we do every day are often what make us easier to target. Not because we’re careless. Because we get comfortable. Clicking “remind me later” on updates. Reusing the same password because it’s easier. Downloading random free apps. Letting everyone use your main WiFi. Over time, those little habits quietly open more and more doors. Because cybersecurity isn’t usually one dramatic moment. It’s years of small shortcuts adding up. And by the time something goes wrong, most people can’t remember all the apps they downloaded, all the accounts they created or all the permissions they gave away. What you’ll take away from this episode:  Why most people don’t get hacked because of one big mistake  The “house with many doors” analogy and what it says about your digital life  Why free apps often aren’t really free  Why your main WiFi should not be shared with everyone  How small habits quietly make you easier to target over time  One simple question that changes how you think about cybersecurity: “Is this convenient for me… or convenient for someone else?” You don’t need to become technical. You don’t need to panic. You just need to notice the doors you’ve been leaving open. Because if habits created the problem… habits can fix it too. If you know someone who always says “it won’t happen to me” - send them this episode. Remember: the moment you think it won’t happen to me or my business, that’s when you’re most vulnerable. Stay Current. Stay Secure. Stay Ahead. 📖 My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo🔗 Everything in one place: beacons.ai/joehormenoo

    20 min

  2. 1 APR

    Why Being "Too Small to Hack" Is Hackers' Favourite Belief

    Why Being "Too Small to Hack" Is Hackers' Favourite Belief "We're too small to hack."It's one of the most common things people say. And one of the most dangerous things to believe.In this episode Joe Hormenoo breaks down why the "too small to hack" mindset is exactly what attackers are counting on - and why size has nothing to do with who gets targeted. Because here's the truth. Hackers don't think in terms of importance. They think in terms of effort. And the moment you assume you're invisible online, you become the easiest option in the room. What you'll take away from this episode:Attackers don't aim like a sniper. They cast a net. Automation scans thousands of accounts and devices constantly - not because they're important, but because they're reachable. Being small doesn't protect you. It often makes you more attractive. No security team. No monitoring. No one watching for unusual activity. Most attacks don't start dramatically. They start with a reused password, an unread phishing email or a device that hasn't been updated in months. That's normal. And normal is what attackers rely on. You don't need to be perfect. You just need to stop being the easiest option.The moment you stop assuming you're invisible - you're already harder to attack. If someone in your life still thinks they're too small to be a target - send this episode to them. Remember the moment you think it won't happen to me or my business, that's when you're most vulnerable. Stay Current. Stay Secure. Stay Ahead. 📖 My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo🔗 Everything in one place: beacons.ai/joehormenoo

    23 min

  3. 18 MAR

    Why "You've Been An Absolute Joy To Hack"

    Why "You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack" Let's start with the title. It's not an insult. It's actually a wake-up call. If you run a business, manage a household, own a smart device, or you're the person everyone calls when their phone stops working — from a hacker's point of view, you've been an absolute joy to hack. In this episode, Joe Hormenoo - Certified Ethical Hacker and author — breaks down exactly what that means, who this podcast is for, and why cybersecurity isn't just a business problem. It's a human one. What you'll take away from this episode: Hackers don't need you to be stupid. They just need you to be busy.You don't have to be perfect. You just have to stop being the easiest option.Cybersecurity isn't about paranoia. It's about understanding how attackers think so you can make small adjustments that keep you a step ahead.This podcast isn't a lecture, a sales pitch, or a tech support hotline. It's an honest conversation about real habits, real mistakes, and how to quietly stop making them.Remember - the moment you think it won't happen to me, that's when you're most vulnerable. My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf Follow Joe: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

    14 min

  4. EPISODE 1

    You've Been An Absolute Joy To Hack - The Trailer

    Welcome to You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack.   Most people think cybersecurity isn't for them. That hackers target someone else. Someone more important. Someone with more to lose.   But the truth is simpler than that. You don't get hacked because you're important. You get hacked because you're human. And small, everyday habits are quietly opening the door without you ever noticing.   This podcast exists to change that. Every two weeks, Certified Ethical Hacker and author Joe Hormenoo breaks down the habits, the myths, and the real-life threats that affect ordinary people -  in a way that actually makes sense.   No jargon. No panic. No technical background needed. Subscribe now so you don't miss Episode 1.    My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf   Follow Joe: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

    2 min

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Most people think hackers target important people. They don't. They target easy ones. You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack breaks down the everyday habits that quietly make you vulnerable and what you can do about them. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just the hacker's perspective, made simple. Hosted by Certified Ethical Hacker and author Joe Hormenoo. My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf IG: https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo LI: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo

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  • Creator
    Joe Hormenoo
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