All In The Mind Hacking humans: social engineering and the power of influence
Jul 31, 2021
Chris Hadnagy, founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC, discusses the psychology of influence and vulnerabilities to being 'hacked'. The podcast covers techniques like fishing and pretexting, the power of influence and reciprocity, and the impact of emotional responses and the COVID-19 pandemic on decision-making. It also explores the ethics of using social engineering techniques for legitimate purposes versus malicious use for personal gain.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Learning through mimicry and transitioning to social engineering and hacking
02:10 • 2min
Techniques of Social Engineering and Hacking
04:11 • 7min
The Power of Influence and Reciprocity
11:18 • 13min
The Impact of Emotional Responses and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Decision-making
24:05 • 2min
Ethics of Using Social Engineering Techniques
26:32 • 3min