All In The Mind Hacking humans: social engineering and the power of influence
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Aug 19, 2023 
Chris Hadnagy, Founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC, discusses social engineering and the psychology of influence. He shares real-life experiences, techniques, and personal anecdotes, showcasing the power of persuasion and manipulation. The podcast explores reciprocity, building trust through oxytocin and empathy, and the relationship between personality traits and vulnerability to social engineering attacks. Discover the fascinating world of hacking humans and the art of social engineering.
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Early Social Engineering
- Chris Hadnagy got a chef job with no experience by simply asking to cook a dish.
- This early example highlighted his natural talent for social engineering.
Learning as a Chef
- As a chef, Chris used clever tactics to learn on the job, like asking for specific instructions.
- He later recognized these actions as early forms of social engineering.
Bank Heist
- Chris and Ryan infiltrated a Jamaican bank by exploiting a recent PCI audit.
- Their pretext involved posing as auditors from the company that conducted the audit.