You've Been An Absolute Joy To Hack - Everyday Cyber Security For Everyone

About You've Been An Absolute Joy To Hack - Everyday Cyber Security For Everyone

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

Publisher

Joe Hormenoo

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   What Could a Stranger Learn About You Tonight?

   What Could a Stranger Learn About You Tonight? If a complete stranger had your name and 30 minutes tonight, how much could they learn about you? Probably more than you think. In this episode, Joe looks at the information we share every day through social media and how harmless details can become much more useful when someone pieces them together. A birthday here. A job title there. A holiday photo. Your child’s school. Your pet’s name. Your workplace. Your family members. Individually, they may mean very little. Together, they can create a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. We also look at something many people forget: when we help children, parents, grandparents or less technical family members get online, do we actually teach them how to use those accounts safely? In this episode: What a stranger could discover about you from public information Why small pieces of information become more powerful when combined How social media can make scams and impersonation more convincing How other people can contribute to your digital footprint What parents should think about when children go online Helping grandparents and less technical relatives stay safe The risks of oversharing locations, birthdays and personal information Social media quizzes and personal questions How AI can make publicly available information even more useful How to check your own digital footprint The challenge from this episode is simple: Look at your online life through the eyes of a stranger. Search your name, check your public profiles and ask yourself: What could someone learn about me tonight? And if you’ve helped someone else get online, ask one more question: Did I just set up their account, or did I actually set them up safely? 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo 🔗 Everything in one place: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   What If You Lost Your Emails Tomorrow?

   What If You Lost Your Email Tomorrow? Most people think of email as somewhere messages arrive. But what happens if you suddenly can’t get into it? Your email is connected to far more than your inbox. It can be the recovery point for your shopping accounts, social media, cloud storage, subscriptions, work systems, travel bookings, financial services, and much more. In this episode, Joe looks at what could actually happen if you lost access to your email, and why protecting it properly matters more than most people realise. In this episode: What you could lose access to if your email disappeared Why criminals value email accounts so highly How someone could use your inbox to impersonate you Why an attacker may stay hidden rather than lock you out What MFA actually does for your email security Why recovery email addresses and phone numbers matter The importance of recovery codes: Whether you should use more than one email address What to check in your account security settings What to do if you are already locked out The key takeaway? Your email isn’t just an inbox. It’s one of the master keys to your digital life. So ask yourself: If you lost access tomorrow, could you get back in? And how much of your life would be affected while you tried? 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo 🔗 Everything in one place: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Hurry Up And Let Me Scam You!

   Hurry Up and Let Me Scam You Scammers love one thing almost as much as your money: urgency. The faster they can get you to act, the less time you have to stop, question what is happening, and verify whether it is real. In this episode, Joe looks at why pressure is such a powerful part of scams and cybercrime, and how criminals use fear, authority, emotion and fake deadlines to push people into making decisions they would normally question. We also look at why even people who know what phishing looks like can still get caught when they are busy, distracted or under pressure. In this episode: - Why scammers want you to act quickly - How urgency changes the way we make decisions - The emotions attackers use against us - Why “don’t hang up” should make you suspicious - How AI can make urgent scams even more convincing - Why independently verifying a request matters - How workplace culture can make scams easier or harder - A simple habit that can interrupt an attack before it works The main takeaway? If someone is trying to make you hurry, that might be exactly when you need to slow down. Because sometimes urgency is not just part of the message. Urgency is the weapon. Can You Believe What You See Online Anymore? We've all heard the phrase, "Seeing is believing." But is that still true? With AI-generated images, deepfakes and manipulated content becoming increasingly convincing, many people are asking how they can tell what's real. But perhaps that's the wrong question. In this episode, we explore why trying to spot AI might not be the best defence, how our relationship with online content is changing, and the simple habit that could protect you better than any detection trick. In this episode: - Has AI really changed everything? - Can you actually spot a deepfake? - Why "seeing is believing" no longer applies online. - A simple mindset that helps you make better decisions. - The everyday habit that could make you far less likely to be fooled. Sometimes the smartest thing you can do online... is pause. Remember... The moment you think, "It won't happen to me or my family, 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo 🔗 Everything in one place: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

4. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Can you believe what you see online anymore?

   Can You Believe What You See Online Anymore? We've all heard the phrase, "Seeing is believing." But is that still true? With AI-generated images, deepfakes and manipulated content becoming increasingly convincing, many people are asking how they can tell what's real. But perhaps that's the wrong question. In this episode, we explore why trying to spot AI might not be the best defence, how our relationship with online content is changing, and the simple habit that could protect you better than any detection trick. In this episode: - Has AI really changed everything? - Can you actually spot a deepfake? - Why "seeing is believing" no longer applies online. - A simple mindset that helps you make better decisions. - The everyday habit that could make you far less likely to be fooled. Sometimes the smartest thing you can do online... is pause. Remember... The moment you think, "It won't happen to me or my family, 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo 🔗 Everything in one place: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

5. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Can you trust what you hear on the internet?

   Can You Trust What You Hear Anymore? Do you know how much of your own voice is already out there? Have you ever wondered how convincing an AI-cloned voice could actually sound? Would you know what to do if you got a call that sounded exactly like someone you trust? In this episode of You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack, Joe Hormenoo and Mark Wakeley explore how AI voice cloning has gone from a Hollywood concept to something that takes just seconds to pull off. Starting with a trip down memory lane (remember buying Homer Simpson as your satnav voice?), Joe explains how something that used to take a recording studio, hours of time, and a celebrity's full cooperation can now be done with a few seconds of audio pulled from a voicemail greeting or a video online. The conversation takes a serious turn with a real case from Hong Kong, where an entire video call, CFO and colleagues included, turned out to be AI-generated deepfakes, costing a company 25 million dollars. In this episode you'll discover: How little audio is actually needed to clone someone's voice convincingly Why the old advice of "just listen carefully" doesn't work anymore A real case where a faked video call cost a company millions Why urgency and trust are still the two things every scam relies on, no matter how advanced the technology gets Simple, practical ways to protect yourself and your family, including a safe word that actually works You don't need to stop trusting the people you love. But you do need a way to prove it's really them. Because... The internet doesn't forget. It just remembers in places you don't think to look. Remember... The moment you think, "It won't happen to me or my family, that's when you're most vulnerable." Stay current. Stay secure. Stay ahead. 📖 My Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf (https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo (https://www.instagram.com/joehormenoo) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo (http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhormenoo) 🔗 Everything in one place: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo

6. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Can You Really Hide From The Internet (Free TRACE Method Guide)

   Can You Really Hide From The Internet? (with free download) Have you ever thought about deleting social media and disappearing from the internet? Would it actually work? Or is your digital footprint much bigger than you realise? In this episode of You've Been an Absolute Joy to Hack, Joe Hormenoo explores one of the biggest misconceptions about online privacy: that deleting your social media accounts means you've disappeared. Through a real-world conversation, Joe explains why our digital lives extend far beyond Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, and why much of our information exists in places we rarely think about. More importantly, he shares a simple framework to help you reduce your digital footprint without giving up the convenience of modern technology. In this episode you'll discover: Why deleting social media doesn't make you invisible The hidden places your digital footprint continues to grow Why modern life makes complete online privacy difficult A practical framework to help you reduce your digital exposure How to become more intentional about the information you leave behind You don't need to disappear from the internet. But you do need to understand the story your digital footprint is telling. Because... The internet doesn't forget. It just remembers in places you don't think to look. Remember... The moment you think, "It won't happen to me..." that's when you're most vulnerable. Stay current. Stay secure. Stay ahead. 🎁 Free Guide Download The TRACE Method Guide and start protecting your digital life today. 👉 shop.beacons.ai/joehormenoo/7b7fa263-d658-422e-8aae-8c0ad39b2ea6 (https://shop.beacons.ai/joehormenoo/7b7fa263-d658-422e-8aae-8c0ad39b2ea6)

7. 

   24 Jun 2026

   What a Hacker notices about your life in the first 5 minuets

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8. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Why Your Smart Home Isn't As Smart As You Think!

   Why Your Smart Home Isn't as Smart as You Think Smart TVs. Smart doorbells. Smart speakers. Smart pet feeders. Our homes are becoming smarter every year. But does "smart" automatically mean secure? In this episode, Joe Hormenoo explores one of the biggest assumptions people make about connected devices: that because they're convenient, they're also safe. From smart gadgets to connected appliances, most people never stop to ask an important question: Who else can interact with this device? Joe shares real-world stories from testing smart devices and explains why the biggest risks often come from things people don't even think about. What you'll take away from this episode: Why "smart" doesn't automatically mean secure The hidden assumption people make about connected devices How small risks quietly build up over time Why unsupported technology can become a problem Three simple things to check before buying a smart device Because the more connected our homes become... the more important it is to understand what's connected and why. 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

9. 

   27 May 2026

   I'd Never Fall For Scam (Famous Last Words)

   “I’d Never Fall for a Scam” - Famous Last Words Most people think scams only happen to other people. Older people. Less technical people. People who “don’t know better.” Until it happens to them. In this episode, Joe Hormenoo shares real stories about confidence, assumptions, and the everyday decisions that quietly make people vulnerable online. From helping someone buy something safely online and ending up getting scammed himself… to people challenging him to find information they believed was impossible to discover… this episode explores why overconfidence is often one of the biggest security risks of all. Because cybersecurity is rarely just about technology. It’s about trust. Convenience. Human behaviour. And the assumption that “it won’t happen to me.” Joe also breaks down a real-world business scam that led to a company losing £50,000 simply because staff made assumptions during a busy moment. What you’ll take away from this episode: • Why intelligent people still fall for scams • How small pieces of public information can reveal far more than expected • Why your digital exposure is often connected to the people around you • How scammers exploit urgency, pressure and trust rather than technical skill • Why businesses lose money through assumptions and miscommunication • Simple ways to reduce risk, including reverse image searching, family verification phrases, and slowing down before reacting This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness. Because the moment you think: “I’d never fall for that.” …is often the moment you’re most vulnerable. Stay current. Stay secure. Stay ahead. https://urlscan.io/ (https://urlscan.io/) - check if a link is safe with this link 📖 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

10. 

    13 May 2026

    You Knew Better, But You Did It Anyway

    You Knew Better, But You Did It Anyway Most people don’t get hacked because they didn’t know better. They get hacked because something felt easier to ignore. In this episode, Joe Hormenoo explores one of the biggest hidden problems in cybersecurity: The gap between knowing… and doing. Because most people already know the basics. Use strong passwords. Update your devices. Be careful what you click. So why do we still delay updates, reuse passwords, and click “remind me later”? Using a simple everyday analogy, Joe breaks down why convenience quietly shapes so many of our decisions online - often without us even realising it. What you’ll take away from this episode: Why convenience is one of the biggest cyber risks How small decisions quietly build over time Why “I’ll do it later” can become dangerous The mindset shift that changes how people approach cybersecurity Because cybersecurity isn’t usually about not knowing. It’s about what we choose to ignore in the moment. If this episode made you think differently, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because awareness is where security starts. 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

11. 

    29 Apr 2026

    You Wouldn't Recognise A Hacker If You Met One

    You wouldn’t recognise a hacker if you met one. Most people think hackers are easy to spot. Someone in a hoodie. Sitting in the dark. Clearly “different.” But that’s not how it works in real life. In this episode, I share a real experience from an authorised security assessment, where I was asked to test how far I could get into a highly secure building without access. The building had strong systems. Strict controls. On paper, it was locked down. But instead of trying to break in… I simply walked in. Dressed like I belonged there, I had a normal conversation at reception. And during that interaction, I was able to demonstrate how quickly access could be gained not physically, but digitally. I didn’t need to bypass security systems. I didn’t need to force anything. I just needed to look like I belonged. And that was enough. That’s the part most people miss. Hackers don’t succeed because they stand out. They succeed because they blend in. In this episode, we explore: Why appearance is the wrong thing to focus on. How trust is built and quietly exploited Why “this seems normal” is often where risk begins And how small moments of awareness make the biggest difference Key idea from this episode: “Hackers don’t succeed because they look suspicious… they succeed because they don’t.” If this episode made you think differently, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because awareness is where security starts. 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

12. 

    15 Apr 2026

    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

13. 

    1 Apr 2026

    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

14. 

    18 Mar 2026

    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 (https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf) Follow Joe: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo (https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo)

15. 

    11 Mar 2026

    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 (https://amzn.eu/d/0iNgf8Kf) Follow Joe: https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo (https://beacons.ai/joehormenoo)

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