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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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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

    Ep. 251 - Security Awareness Series - Butchering The Pig Butchers with Josh Bown Rachel Jones

    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

    • 38 min
    Ep. 250 - Human Element Series - Rationalize Minimalize and Project with Agent Brad Beeler

    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

    • 41 min
    Ep. 249 - The Doctor Is In Series - Irrational Fears vs Phobias

    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.
    Lacey, C., Frampton, C., & Beaglehole, B. (2022). oVRcome – Self-guided virtual reality for specific phobias: A randomised controlled trial. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 000486742211107.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674221110779
    Mineka, S., & Zinbarg, R. (2006). A contemporary learning theory perspective on the etiology of anxiety disorders: It's not what you thought it was. American Psychologist, 61(1), 10-26.
    Ollendick, T. H., Ost, L. G., Reuterskiöld, L., Costa, N., Cederlund, R., Sirbu, C., ... & Jarrett, M. A. (2009). One-session treatment of specific phobias in youth: A randomized

    • 48 min
    Ep. 248 - The SE ETC Series - SE in the News - Tips Tricks

    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

    • 14 min
    Ep. 247 - Security Awareness Series - A Day In The Life of a Dark Web Threat Advisor with Mary DAngelo

    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

    • 34 min
    Ep. 246 - Human Element Series - The Way of The Hero with Layne Gneiting

    Ep. 246 - Human Element Series - The Way of The Hero with Layne Gneiting

    Today we are joined by Layne Gneiting. Layne is just your average guy.  His family’s a tad bigger than most (he’s got 8 kids), but he lives in a snug 1,800 square foot home in the heart of suburbia, and still wakes up in a panic most Friday mornings when the garbage truck rumbles down the street.
    However, Layne has a secret identity. Twice a year he straps on his super suit—a bicycle jersey—and sweeps executives and doctors into the biggest adventure of their lives.  
    It came from his biggest kick in the butt: cycling across America.  Now Layne’s guided teams (or gone alone) by bike through 49 countries, and this year he’ll finally publish his stories about them. 
    [Feb 12, 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/
    03:04 - Layne Gneiting Intro
    04:04 - Anything is Possible
    06:48 - The Road Less Traveled
    07:57 - Summer Break
    08:42 - Morning Commute
    09:42 -  Growth X Bazillion
    10:56 - The Details
    12:13 - Eight is Enough
    15:02 - Wanderlust
    16:33 - How to Broaden
    19:55 - Go With the Flow
    22:38 - Safety First
    25:40 - Get With the Program
    26:54 - It's About the Adventure
    28:09 - Find Layne Gneiting online
    -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wayofthehero/
    -          Website: wayofthehero.com
    28:52 - Coming Up Next!
    30:51 - Mentors
    -          Odds Bodkin
    32:14 - Book Recommendations
    -          The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
    -          The King of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner
    34:01 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
    -          www.social-engineer.com
    -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

    • 34 min

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Humans are and will always be there, and we need to acknowledge that!

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