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The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks
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Ep. 252 - The SE ETC Series - Crypto, Phishing and SMiShing...Oh My
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [March 25, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:48 - Ransomware: No Code of Conduct
06:50 - Education
07:52 - Policies
09:17 - Protection
10:14 - Backup Plan
11:05 - Gone Phishin'
12:50 - Verify, Verify, Verify
14:26 - If You See Something, Say Something
- FTC Website: reportfraud.ftc.gov
15:32 - Reach Out
15:54 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy -
Ep. 251 - Security Awareness Series - Butchering The Pig Butchers with Josh Bown Rachel Jones
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris will be talking with Josh Brown and Rachel Jones, both from the Department of Homeland Security. They join us to discuss what Pig Butchering scams are and how we can protect ourselves. [March 18, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:13 - Josh Brown & Rachel Jones Intro
02:52 - Why the Secret Service?
03:44 - Pig Butchering
05:47 - A Global Issue
06:40 - Same Scam, New Method
09:14 - The 12 Steps
13:53 - Pseudo Anonymous
15:13 - Point of Origin
15:38 - Real Money, Fake Return
18:33 - Making it Right!
19:46 - Call Your Local Agent
21:35 - Don't Know, Don't Answer
25:27 - Walk the Dog
27:44 - It Needs to Make Sense
29:58 - What’s Next?
31:25 - Global Concerns
34:30 - Book Recommendations
- The Total Money Makeover- Dave Ramsey
- Tracers in the Dark - Andy Greenberg
36:34 - Online Links
- Website: www.secretservice.gov
- Website: www.usajobs.gov
- Email: CFTFSC@usss.dhs.gov
37:50 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org -
Ep. 250 - Human Element Series - Rationalize Minimalize and Project with Agent Brad Beeler
Today we are joined by Agent Brad Beeler. Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Brad Beeler has been with the United States Secret Service for the past 25 years. He currently serves as instructor and Secret Service liaison at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Over the past 8 years in this role, he has trained agents throughout the federal law enforcement and intelligence community in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques.
Prior to arriving at NCCA, he was a polygraph examiner in the Chicago and St. Louis Field Offices and served on the permanent protection detail of former President George HW Bush and numerous foreign heads of state. Over the past 17 years as a federal polygraph examiner Special Agent Beeler has secured hundreds of confessions on high-profile investigations, often leading to the identification of previously unknown victims of serial offenders of both child exploitation and homicide investigations. Agent Beeler holds a master’s degree in criminology and was previously selected as the U.S. Secret Service - Special Agent of the Year for his involvement in combating crimes against children.
Widely considered a communications expert in the U.S. federal law enforcement community, Agent Beeler has provided countless domestic and international presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies seeking to enhance their interviewing programs. [March 11, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:05 - Agent Brad Beeler Intro
05:05 - Part of a Team
07:58 - One of Lincoln's Final Acts
08:52 - Dual Mission
11:45 - The Broadband Effect
14:38 - Team Effort
17:35 - Worst of the Worst
21:13 - Common Ground
23:36 - Letting Them Be Heard
25:51 - Lyrics, Songs and Dance
28:49 - Mental Health Mandates
35:11 - Mentors
- Mrs. Bertran - Teacher
- Brian Leary - DHS Program Manager
37:21 - Book Recommendations
- The Interrogator - Hanns Scharff
- Spy the Lie - Philip Houston
- Captivate & Cues - Vanessa Van Edwards
39:24 - Find Agent Brad Beeler online
- Website: www.usajobs.gov
- Website: www.secretservice.gov
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/
40:47 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org -
Ep. 249 - The Doctor Is In Series - Irrational Fears vs Phobias
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Irrational Fears & Phobias. They will talk about the similarities, the differences, why some are necessary and how to overcome the ones that aren’t.
[March 4, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:50 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:55 - The Topic of the Day: Irrational Fears & Phobias
05:09 - Fear vs Phobia
06:33 - Attack of the Lizard People
08:57 - Fear of the Dark
11:28 - In the Heights
13:54 - Might As Well Jump
15:32 - Flight Mode
17:04 - Send in the Clowns
17:32 - Phobias! We Mean It
19:18 - Genetics Squared
21:06 - Beware the Ladybug!
24:35 - Was it a Bunny?
26:09 - Classical Conditioning
27:10 - Little Albert
29:51 - Fear Factor
32:11 - Animal Intuition
33:40 - Mister Ed
34:50 - Fur Babies
36:01 - Learned Response
38:21 - Changing Minds
42:05 - Safety First!
43:21 - Virtual Assistant
44:55 - Words Matter
47:21 - Next Month: David Matsumoto
48:07 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAbbieofficial
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a
- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
References:
De Jongh, A., Muris, P., ter Horst, G., Van Zuuren, F., Schoenmakers, N., & Makkes, P. (1999). One-session cognitive treatment of dental phobia: Preparing dental phobics for treatment by restructuring negative cognitions. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 37(S1), S89-S100.
Dilger, S., Straube, T., Mentzel, H. J., Fitzek, C., Reichenbach, J. R., Hecht, H., ... & Miltner, W. H. (2003). Brain activation to phobia-related pictures in spider phobic humans: An event-related functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Neuroscience Letters, 348(1), 29-32.
Hettema, J. M., Neale, M. C., & Kendler, K. S. (2001). A review and meta-analysis of the genetic epidemiology of anxiety disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 158(10), 1568-1578.
Kendler, K. S., Myers, J., & Prescott, C. A. (2002). The etiology of phobias: An evaluation of the stress-diathesis model. Archives of General Psychiatry, 59(3), 242-248.
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Ep. 248 - The SE ETC Series - SE in the News - Tips Tricks
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [Feb 26, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:06 - The New(s) Format
04:02 - Mother of All Breaches
05:46 - Banning AI Robocalls
06:39 - AI Deep Fake
07:27 - The Tips
07:47 - Verify
08:26 - Be Cautious
10:25 - Confirm
11:44 - Educate
12:19 - Report
13:41 - Recap
14:21 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy -
Ep. 247 - Security Awareness Series - A Day In The Life of a Dark Web Threat Advisor with Mary DAngelo
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence.
Mary's and her company’s insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics.
Additionally, Mary’s passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:56 - Mary D’Angelo Intro
04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor?
04:36 - One Giant Leap
07:04 - On the Front Lines
11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My!
13:43 - Shifting to the Deep
14:58 - Crime Pays
17:39 - 2024 Forecast
19:00 - Left of Boom
20:53 - All in this Together
21:53 - An Ugly Example
25:19 - Timely
26:30 - Relevant
28:02 - Actionable
29:58 - What's Next?
30:54 - Mentors
- Siblings
- Larry Littleton
32:05 - Book Recommendations
- The Practitioner’s Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber
- The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger
- Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz
33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary
33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org