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. Chris will be joined by his co-host Patrick Laverty as they discuss topics pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [April 24, 2023]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - Patrick Laverty Intro

00:59 - 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/

05:34 - Scary Little Human

07:50 - Today's Topic: The SE Framework

09:13 - Origin Story

14:15 - Social Engineering: A Complete Definition

18:03 - A Tool for Communication

19:20 - Influence is NOT Manipulation

24:15 - Code of Ethics

27:38 - Intent is Key

33:36 - Human Buffer Overflow

41:56 - Education for Everyone

43:51 - Updating When Necessary

45:14 - Next Month: Book Club

45:59 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

-          Patrick Laverty

-          Twitter: @plaverty9

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/plaverty9

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Ryan and I are joined by Dr. Abbie Maroño. Dr. Maroño is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, an active member of internationally recognized research groups, and an expert consultant and advisor.  Today, Chris, Ryan and Abbie will discuss the 2023 State of Vishing Report. [April 17, 2023]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Ryan Intro

01:20 - 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/                               

04:42 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

06:55 - Topic of the Day: 2023 State of Vishing Report                                    

08:25 - Discussing the Data Set                                                  

10:47 - Following the Trends                                                      

12:47 - Limitation of Data                                                            

13:28 - Negatives in Positives?                                                  

15:49 - Vishing: A Definition                                                       

18:10 - Understanding Vulnerabilities                                                    

19:10 - Got the Time                                                      

21:08 - Why Time of Day Matters                                                             

26:18 - Make it Personal                                                              

28:05 - Ethics are Vital!                                                 

31:34 - The Academic Dilemma                                                 

35:46 - Know Your Goal                                                

37:04 - Vishing Trends                                                  

39:28 - Increased Understanding                                                             

41:34 - Creating Vulnerability                                                    

45:18 - Hope through Education                                               

48:03 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Alex “Skipguru” Price. Alex is a nationally recognized expert on the Art of Skip Tracing with over 35 years of experience in the skip-tracing, FinTech and Bail Bonds industries. He is a keynote speaker and author of the Skip-Tracers National Certification Program, Florida Public Records Guide, and the Military Installations Guide. Alex is a contributor for several industry magazines and post-pandemic, has become a popular content matter expert podcast guest.  Currently he is the Director of Training and Development for LocateSmarter.

 

He has become a highly sought-after speaker in the bail enforcement, private investigations and FinTech space. He combines old school skip-tracing methods with new age cyber-tracking technology to equip attendees with the tools that he gained through invaluable experience.  Alex balances the hard facts about skips with just the right amount of humor and a touch of southern charm. Special achievements would include being the first and only Tracer ever admitted as a member to the American Recovery Association (ARA) and Time Finance Adjusters (TFA).

 

His most important jobs are that of a father and husband, as well as his work with the ILF (Innocent Lives Foundation). He resides in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife and two children. [April 10, 2023]

 

00:00 – Intro

00:26 – 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 - Alex "Skipguru" Price Intro

05:15 - What is Skip Tracing?

07:30 - Reasons for a Skiptracer

07:56 - Skip to the 80's

09:39 - What's in a name?

13:40 - 3 Types of Skips

17:46 - The Prevalence of Fraud

19:17 - The Magic Three

23:31 - Post-Covid Issues

26:31 - War Stories

31:06 - Send me a Postcard

34:48 - Cocaine Cowboys

36:42 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors?

40:30 - Book Recommendations

-          How to Tell If Someone Is Lying - Gavin Stone

-          Doc: A Novel - Mary Doria Russell

-          Churchill: Walking with Destiny - Andrew Roberts

44:26 - Find Alex online

-          LinkedIn: in/alex-skipguru-price-012b2a27/

-          Facebook: groups/skipgurusTribe

-          Website: locatesmarter.com

46:05 - Guest Wrap Up & 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: Social Perception. We will talk about what social perception is and how our reality is shaped by it. [April 3, 2023]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

01:21 - 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/                                               

05:02 - The Topic of the Day: Perception is Reality

06:35 - 3 Logical Steps

08:31 - Judgement Zone

10:25 - Confirmation Bias

13:21 - Trait Influence

15:06 - Moody Blues

16:42 - Emotional Misattribution

19:49 - We are NOT Mindful

22:25 - I Second That Emotion

24:30 - Judgement Free Zone

26:13 - Guided by Perception

27:49 - Conformation Bias           

29:33 - Different Approaches

33:19 - The Exposure Effect

38:22 - Accounting for Context

42:13 - Emotional Carryover

43:57 - Perception Becomes Reality

45:18 - Hope

47:08 - Next Month: Beneath the Conspiracy

47:32 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiejmarono

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a

-          Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

 

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