Psychology of Cybercrime Podcast Mark T. Hofmann

Crime Prevention - How do kids become cybercriminals?
Most hacker start learning their skills at a very young age (10-15 years old). But who are they? What are the motives? Where do they learn their skills? Whats the role of YouTube, Gaming and the parents? Are there some red flags for teachers and parents? What can we do to prevent kids from becoming cybercriminals?
Guests: Alan Merrett from UKs National Crime Agency (NCA) and Mike Jones (Ex-Anonymous Hacker). 
Mark T. Hofmann talks in this episode to Alan Merrett from the National Crime Agency (UK) about their Cyber Prevent Program and asks Hacker Mike Jones how it started, when he was a kid.
Chapter 1 - Invisible Talents
Chapter 2 - Who are these kids? 
Chapter 3 - Motives
Chapter 4 - Where do they learn their skills? 
Chapter 5 - Red flags for teachers and parents
Chapter 6- Crime prevention
National Crime Agency, Cyber Choices Program:
https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cyber-choices
Mark T. Hofmann Booking & Contact:
https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/
Mike Jones Booking & Contact:
https://thehauntedhacker.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Inside the mind of a hacker (Ex-Anonymous)
Mike Jones is known is the haunted hacker. He was one of the early founding members of Anonymous, the (in)famous hacktivist group. Mike was also a member of an APT group, before the FBI got him. He made a deal and became a confidential FBI-informant.
So Mike has been on the good side, the bad side and somewhere in between. Is he a black hat? A white hat? A grey hat? You are about to find out.
He gives rare insights into his mind, hacktivism, APT groups and his time on the dark side.
Website & Speaking Inquiries Mike Jones:
www.thehauntedhacker.com
Website & Speaking inquiries Mark T. Hofmann (host):
https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/
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What motivates hackers? What are their latest Social Engineering techniques? How can we become a “human firewall‘”? More than 90% of Cyberattacks are caused by human error. Humans are Cybersecurities weakest link, – but something can be done about it.
Mark T. Hofmann is a Crime- & Intelligence Analyst, Business Psychologist and well-known expert and Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker. 
Hofmann has met and anonymously interviewed hackers. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of hackers and an inspiring introduction to the Psychology of Cybercrime. 
Contact & Booking: 
https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/
 

Welcome to the Psychology of Cybercrime Podcast! 
Cybercrime is not just a technical problem, it's a psychological problem. I am Mark T. Hofmann, a business psychologist, Crime Analyst and Keynote Speaker and I have a unique approach. I go the the darknet and try to learn from hackers first hand: Who are they? What are their motives? Where do hackers learn their skills? How do hackers use AI and Deepfakes? How can we protect ourselves?
I will talk to some of the leading experts and hackers. 
Are you ready for a journey into the mind of hackers? Let's get started, but don't say I didn't warn you. You may get heavily inspired!