Mon, 14 December 2020
In episode 136, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by doctor, researcher and microblogger: Osama (Sam) Qurashi. Sam was in the medical field for 15 years until he decided to travel the world and learn about unorthodox forms of psychology from experts in widely varied fields. Find out what Sam learned from these “masters of the mind” and understand how you can apply these lessons in your daily life.
00:32 – Introduction to Dr. Osama (Sam) Qurashi 02:20 – Upcoming events and book release 04:09 – How Sam went from psychiatric resident to academic globetrotter in search of “masters of the mind” 09:30 – What Sam learned from The Joke Doctor 11:30 – What Sam learned from The Tea Master 16:00 – Mistakes - The two schools of thought 18:09 – How monkeys and coconuts can help us understand acceptance 20:00 – Linguistic psychology and how emotions are conveyed in Japanese 23:32 – How you can form habits by staying small 25:57 – What The Iceman and The Horse Whisperer can teach us about resistance and force 29:11 – Sam's plan for sharing the knowledge he has acquired 31:59 – What Sam learned from The Pickpocket 36:59 – Why many people fail when trying something new 38:11 – In order to learn something new, you must be able to accept temporary incompetence 39:17 – Avoiding failure is the same as avoiding success 41:39 – How you can improve your self-image by changing your peers 44:19 – What Sam learned from the samurai 46:08 – Sam's book recommendations 48:43 – Sam's contact info 50:12 – Conclusion 51:57 – Big podcast announcement!
Direct download: Ep._136_-_A_Samurai_a_Pickpocket_and_The_Future_walk_into_a_bar_with_Osama_Quarashi_.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:00am EDT |
Mon, 9 November 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by social engineering and insider threats expert: Lisa Forte. Learn how Lisa went from fighting terrorists and real-life sea pirates to being an expert on cybercrime and social engineering. Discover how scammers are taking advantage of global uncertainty and understand how to protect yourself from attack. 00:00 – Introduction to Lisa Forte 02:38 – Lisa's path to a career in social engineering 05:27 – The psychology that terrorists use to recruit teenagers 07:52 – Lisa's experience with fighting cyber crime 08:43 – Why Lisa named her cyber security company “Red Goat” 10:23 – The world pandemic made hospitals and their supply chains vulnerable to attack 14:38 – Keep secure by realizing the value of the information you possess 15:41 - How Cyber Volunteers 19 is helping to save lives by making hospitals secure. (twitter) 21:25 – Ego suspension is a required skill for a good social engineer 25:47 – Find someone who gives you honest feedback 27:28 – How Chris deals with harsh criticism 30:27 – New documentary: “hacker:HUNTER Ha(ck)cine” (Part 1) (Part 2) 34:44 – Lisa's Vlog: “Rebooting” 35:44 – Lisa's and Chris’s experience with exposure therapy. 40:00 – How scammers take advantage of global uncertainty 42:37 – Law enforcement has a big disadvantage when fighting cyber crime 45:42: Lisa’s Contact info: 46:56 – Lisa's Book recommendation 50:20 – Outro Trainings:
Direct download: Ep._135_-_Fear_of_video_and_snakes_with_Lisa_Forte.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 October 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Ryan MacDougall are joined by distinguished professor: Elizabeth Loftus. Listen in to understand the vulnerabilities in human memories and how they are sometimes exploited. Learn to defend against attacks on your memory and how this info can be applied in the information security industry. 00:01 – Introduction to Elizabeth Loftus and her research on the malleability of human memory. 01:41 – Elizabeth's reasoning for researching human memory. 03:12 – What our faulty memory means for eyewitness testimonies. 04:20 – How the phrasing of a question can distort someone's memory. 06:27 – Is it possible to verify the accuracy of a memory? 10:34 – Trying hard to remember something can sometimes lead to the creation of a false memory. 11:22 – Elizabeth's experience with the trial of George Franklin. 14:13 – How can we protect ourselves from having our memories modified? 14:21 – The similarities between preventing false memories and preventing scams. 20:40 – “What the heck is going on in the world of Social-Engineer: COVID Style.” Practical Open Source Intelligence For Everyday Social Engineers Advanced Practical Social Engineering Training The Human Hacking Conference - Orlando, FL March 11-13, 2021 Book: Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You 25:43 – How hypnosis therapy often generates false memories. 30:21 – How to protect yourself from having your memories altered. 32:58 – The prevalence and impact of misinformation on social media. 38:30 – Elizabeth’s website, Ted Talk and books. Elizabeth F. Loftus’ UCI School of Social Ecology Website 39:44 – Elizabeth’s book recommendations. Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) 41:50 – Outro The Innocent Lives Foundation on Twitter
Direct download: Ep._134__Altered_Memories_and_Alternate_Realities_with_Dr._Elizabeth_Loftus.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 14 September 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy, Shelby Dacko and Jonathan Miller discuss many ways to improve your skills as a communicator. Learn the importance of observing the information your own body gives you. Hear their experiences with being amygdala hijacked, and how you can have your own superhero moment. 00:07 – Introduction to Shelby Dacko, Human Risk Analyst for Social-Engineer. 00:44 – Introduction to Jonathan Miller and his experience resolving conflict without violence. 02:06 – How to focus on nonviolent communication in violent circumstances. 04:18 – How to engage in productive conversation by respecting other’s opinions. 06:24 – Become a better communicator by paying attention to introspective sensations. 10:33 – How a 1984 GMC Vandura and a potato helped Jonathan become a communications expert. 14:48 – Why most people pay no attention to the way they communicate. 18:58 – Announcements: Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You Virtual Advanced Practical Social Engineering - 17-20 November, 2020 The Human Hacking Conference - Orlando, FL March 11-13, 2021 HHC SE Pentest Track – Day 2 – Vishing (Curt) Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Orlando 13-16 April, 2021 Masters Level Social Engineering – Orlando, Fl 10-14 May, 2021 Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Bristol, UK 15-18 June, 2021 23:35 – How to become self-aware of the way you communicate. 25:08 – How to Deal with Defensiveness and Defensive People in Conversations 26:09 – How an amygdala hijack can trigger a defensive response and how you can work to fight it. 42:56 – Defensiveness creates more defensiveness. 44:29 – Jonathan's contact info, podcast and social media links. Press Kit: http://bit.ly/JMPressKit Article: How to Deal with Defensiveness and Defensive People in Conversations 46:39: Jonathan’s book recommendations. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 48:01 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._133_-_Having_Superhero_moments_with_Jonathan_Miller.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 10 August 2020
Ep. 132 – Putting the YOU back into effective communications with Stephanie Paul Ep. 132 – Putting the YOU back into effective communications with Stephanie Paul
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Stephanie Paul introduce multiple different methods that can be used to become a better communicator and social engineer. They go into the practice required in changing the way you communicate and share some amazing experiences of people who were able to do so. They also go over how an unmotivated person can gain the ambition to accomplish their goals. 01:10 – Introduction to Stephanie Paul. 01:58 – Training people to be effective storytellers: How Stephanie came up with the idea. 05:24 – Analyzing the applicability of social engineering principles in other fields. 07:01 – The YOU method. 13: 50 – Driving the CAAR method. 15:19 – How an unambitious person can motivate themselves by changing their value system. 22:55 – Announcements: New social-engineer.com website Advanced Practical Social Engineering Training Master's Level Social Engineering The Human Hacking Conference - 11-13 March, 2021 24:41 – How you can improve as a person and social engineer by getting to know yourself 29:04 – Improve by shifting your communication energy 32:30 – Improve by utilizing humor 35:30 – Improving your communication requires practice 40:49 – Stephanie's contact info, courses and book. The “WHYGUIDE” To Story Hacking Apply for Stephanie's Online Training 42:40 - Stephanie’s book recommendations #Values: The Secret to Top Level Performance in Business and Life The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain The Ellipsis Manual: analysis and engineering of human behavior Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
Direct download: Ep._132__Putting_the_YOU_back_into_effective_communications_with_Stephanie_Paul.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:30am EDT |
Mon, 13 July 2020
In this episode Chris Hadnagy and Chani Simms reveal the secrets to becoming a better communicator and breaking into the InfoSec industry. They discuss the challenges women often face and how they can be overcome. They also go over the ways a newcomer can contribute to a more experienced team. 00:05 – Introduction to Chani Simms and Her Experience as a Woman in the InfoSec Industry 01:09 – Chani's TEDx Talk: “Stop chasing the magic security box” 01:19 – How Chani Got into the Infosec Industry and Started Her Own Pentesting Company 04:53 – Chani's Experience with Hacking, Forensics, Auditing, Risk Management, Consulting and as a Virtual CISO for Multiple Companies 08:08 – The Prevalence of Women in the Sri Lankan Tech Industry 10:47 - Chani Simms has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Women In Cybersecurity 2019" by SC Media UK 11:25 – Chani's Reason for Starting SHe CISO 13:13 – Chani Shares her Experience with Receiving the Awards 17:14 – Chani Gives Advice to People Looking to Become Successful in this Industry 20:10 – How to Deal with Feelings of Inadequacy in Order to Add Value to a Team 23:15 – Upcoming Virtual Trainings and Human Hacking Conference Signups 1-4 August, 2020 – Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Virtual Training 11-13 March, 2021 – The Human Hacking Conference 25:10 – How a Newcomer to a Field can Still Add Value to a Team 29:33 – How to Work with Unkind People in the Workplace 31:09 – How to Accept Valid Criticism and Become a Better Communicator by Suspending Your Ego 37:03 – Chani's Contact Info and More Info About SHe CISO 41:09 – Chani's Book Recommendations Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex The Definitive Book of Body Language: The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions 45:04 – Conclusion and Outro The Human Hacking Conference on Twitter The Innocent Lives Foundation on Twitter
Direct download: Ep._131__The_Secret_To_Achieving_All_Your_Goals_with_Chani_Simms.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:00am EDT |
Mon, 8 June 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Dr. Vyv Evans discuss the widespread use of emoji and how it can help fill the gap between text and face-to-face communication. Emoji has the ability to add tone and expressions to text that it would otherwise be lacking. In in a single picture, they can express complex ideas that would otherwise require many words to convey. 00:10 - Introduction to Dr. Vyv Evans and his Work on Emoji 19:58 - The Differences Between the Emoji System and Language 41:26 - Vyv’s Contact Info 42:23 Vyv’s Books
Direct download: SocialEngineerPodcastEp130.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:00am EDT |
Mon, 11 May 2020
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Mon, 13 April 2020
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Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 10:35pm EDT |
Mon, 10 February 2020
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Direct download: Social-EngineerPodcastEp126.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:00am EDT |
Mon, 13 January 2020
In Episode 125, host Chris Hadnagy speaks with William Ortiz, a federal polygraph examiner who worked in the FBI for decades. In this discussion, you’ll learn how the polygraph works, how people try to fool the polygraph, and what agents and attorneys are really after when they receive the results of a polygraph examination. You’ll also hear some tips and tricks about deception that can inform your everyday interactions. 3 Key Points:
3. When you ask someone a question, pay attention to whether they answer it. Then ask more questions to see where they lead.
Direct download: Social-EngineerPodcastEp125.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |