The Social-Engineer Podcast Social-Engineer, LLC

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. [July 22, 2024]
 
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 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/                                                
03:28 - Story 1: Dynamic Phishing Link Attack
05:07 - Story 2: Crown Hack
06:12 - Story 3: Small Town Scam
07:06 - What Can Be Done
10:42 - Wrap Up & Outro
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
 
Find us online
-          Chris Hadnagy
-          Twitter: @humanhacker
-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by May Brooks-Kempler. May is a cybersecurity expert who has transformed her early curiosity, hacking 90’s computer games, into a distinguished cybersecurity career. As a board member of ISC2, an educator, a CISO and the founder of the Think Safe Cyber community, she is dedicated to making the online world a safer place for everyone. [July 15, 2024]
 
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - 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/                                               
03:17 - May Brooks-Kempler Intro
03:55 - Twist of Fate
05:10 - A Moment of Silence
05:51 - Blame Grandma
08:15 - An Unclear Path
11:34 - It Takes a Village
13:40 - Considering the Other Side
16:10 - Start with "Why"
20:41 - "It's Never Personal
-          CyberWise Parenting Course
-          Listeners get 20% off with the coupon SOCIAL
-          TEDx – Think Cyber
27:47 - Lifelong Learning
30:50 - Going Public
32:57 - Find May Brooks-Kempler online
-          LinkedIn: in/may-brooks-kempler
-          Instagram: @cybermaynia
33:46 - Mentors
-          Avi Weissman
-          Oren Bratt
-          Itzik Kochav
35:54 - Book Recommendations
-          Human Hacking - Christopher Hadnagy
-          Countdown to Zero Day - Kim Zetter
-          Do You Talk Funny? - David Nihill
-          Start with Why - Simon Sinek
37:17 - Wrap Up & Outro
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Dr. Abbie Maroño. Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Dr. Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. The United States Department of State has recognized her international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements, placing her in the top 1% of her field. Underscoring her recognized expertise, Dr. Abbie has been invited to provide specialized behavior analysis training for elite units such as the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This prestigious group includes agents from the US Secret Service, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies.
 
Having completed her PhD in Psychology, Dr. Abbie became a Professor of Psychology by the age of 23. She is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, and specializes in behavior analysis. A regular contributor to Forbes and Apple News, Abbie has also been featured in WIRED and Forbes Breaking News. She is an active member of several internationally recognized research groups and was awarded Reviewer of the Year in 2020 for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker. [July 8, 2024]
 
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - 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/
04:07 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
06:33 - A Need for Vulnerability
09:50 - The Purpose of Shame
13:43 - Empowerment for All
16:04 - Healing Hurts!
20:26 - Keeping it Approachable
24:29 - The Difficulty of Sharing
26:39 - Psychological Help
30:40 - Book Recommendations
-          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño
-          The Gift of Fear - Gavin de Becker
31:24 - Mentors
-          David Keatley
-          Joe Navarro
-          Chris Hadnagy
34:20 - Guest Wrap Up
-          Website: abbiemarono.com
-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
34:50 - Outro
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

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 Psychological Myths. They will talk about some of the most pervasive myths in our society and how you can separate fact from fiction. [July 1, 2024]
 
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño 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/                                            
03:54 - The Topic of the Day: Psychological Myths
05:05 - Consider the Source
06:45 - Too Good To Be True?
09:43 - Myth 1: Reading Minds
11:45 - Myth 2: 10%
14:36 - Myth 3: Left vs Right Brained
18:11 - Myth 4: Venting Anger for Calmness
23:02 - Myth 5: Hypnosis Unlimited
31:05 - Myth 6: Perfect Memory
37:12 - Question Everything
39:02 - Next Month: Self-Sabotage
39:47 - Wrap Up & Outro                                                                        
-          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
 
Find us online:
-          Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial
-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd
-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
-          Twitter: @humanhacker
-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
 
 
References:
Beyerstein, B. L. (1999). Whence cometh the myth that we only use 10% of our brains? In S. Della Sala (Ed.), Mind Myths: Exploring Popular Assumptions About the Mind and Brain (pp. 3-24). John Wiley & Sons.
Bushman, B. J. (2002). Does venting anger feed or extinguish the flame? Catharsis, rumination, distraction, anger, and aggressive responding. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28(6), 724-731. This study found that venting anger actually increases aggressive behavior and does not diminish anger.
Derbyshire, S. W., Whalley, M. G., & Oakley, D. A. (2009). Fibromyalgia pain and its modulation by hypnotic and non-hypnotic suggestion: An fMRI analysis. European Journal of Pain, 13(5), 542-550.
Horton, J. E., Crawford, H. J., Harrington, G., & Downs, J. H. (2004). Increased anterior corpus callosum size associated positively with hypnotizability and the ability to control pain. Brain: A Journal of Neurology, 127(Pt 8), 1741-1747.
Jensen, M. P., Adachi, T., & Hakimian, S. (2015). Brain Oscillations, Hypnosis, and Hypnotizability. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 57(3), 230-253.
Kirsch, I. (1997). Suggestibility or Hypnosis: What Do Our Scales Really Measure? The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 45(3), 212-225.
Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Ruscio, J., & Beyerstein, B. L. (2010). 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior. Wiley-Blackwell.
Loftus, E. F., & Palmer, J. C. (1974). Reconstruction of automobile destruction: An example of the interaction between language and memory. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 13(5), 585-589. doi:10.1016/S0022-5371(74)80011-3
Loftus, E. F., & Pickrell, J. E. (1995

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. [June 24, 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/                                                
04:18 - Ticketmaster Breach
-          Breach Story
05:20 - Actionable Tips
07:22 - Healthcare Attacks
-          Chicago Hospital Story
08:42 - Freeze!
10:31 - The Advancement of AI
-          IdentifAI Partnership
-          Deepfake Attack Story
12:46 - Wrap Up & Outro
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
 
Find us online
-          Chris Hadnagy
-          Twitter: @humanhacker
-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Sigita Jurkynaitė. Sigita works as Information Security Manager at Nord Security, where she is responsible for company's Information Security Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations, and security training and awareness.
 
Previously, Sigita worked at Research and Education Network Association GÉANT, where she led a wide range of international projects and teams, information security community activities and Special Interest Groups. She organized cyber security trainings, conferences and workshops in Europe and Asian countries.  Sigita was Director of CyberSOC at NRD Cyber Security prior to joining Nord Security.
 
Sigita holds a Master’s Degree of Business Management at the ISM University of Management and Economics, where she researched the relationships between people's knowledge, attitude and behavior towards cyber security in organizations. [June 17, 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/                                               
02:50 - Sigita Jurkynaitė Intro
04:03 - It's Not All Tech
06:24 - A Change in Attitude
09:26 - On the Same Team
13:51 - Back to Basics
14:52 - Reporting, Not Ratio
17:06 - Win Fabulous Prizes!
19:33 - The Toxic List
23:01 - Making it Fun
-          SWITCH Security Awareness Activities
27:25 - The Power of Ownership
29:28 - One Size Does NOT Fit All!
31:21 - Mentors
-          Aunshul Rege
-          Nicole Harris
-          Don't You Know That You're Toxic?
-          Fleur van Leusden
34:10 - Book Recommendations
-          The Security Culture Playbook - Kai Roer & Perry Carpenter
35:11 - Find Sigita Jurkynaitė online
-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sigita-jurkynaite
35:38 - Wrap Up & Outro
-          www.social-engineer.com
-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org