Smashing Security Lights! Camera! Hacktion!
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Sep 17, 2025 Join Jenny Radcliffe, the renowned 'people hacker' and social engineering specialist, as she delves into fascinating topics. She and Graham explore how an Iranian gang tricked Israeli performers with fake casting calls, revealing the power of emotional lures in phishing. Jenny also discusses a UK report highlighting students hacking their own schools, advocating for proactive cyber education. Plus, there's a whimsical chat about local legends like the Wirral’s mysterious 'Catman'. It's a captivating mix of intrigue and lighthearted banter!
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Words Shape Threat Perception
- Calling hackers 'bad actors' confuses the public and risks trivialising cybercrime.
- Graham argues the term risks encouraging actual poor actors to become cybercriminals.
Casting Call Lure Against Actors
- Israeli actors received convincing casting emails claiming an Ari Folman film about October 7th.
- Many sent ID and personal videos and later received threatening messages instead of callbacks.
Emotional Hooks Beat Technical Bravado
- Social engineering succeeds when attackers research emotional triggers and craft credible stories.
- Jenny emphasises that if an attack works, calling it 'unsophisticated' misses the point.
