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.

When we think of hacking, we think of a tech-savvy dude breaking into computer systems to steal data. But hackers can also take the form of "social engineers" who get what they want by building rapport and penetrating psychological defenses. My guest is an expert and pioneer in the area of human hacking, and shows individuals and companies the weaknesses of their security systems by breaking into their offices and computers, not by bypassing pass codes and firewalls, but simply by walking in the front door, and knowing how to ask for and receive access from the humans who run the show His name is Chris Hadnagy, and he's the author of Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You, which takes the social engineering principles con men and malicious social hackers use to breach security systems and steal data, and shows the average person how to use them for positive ends in their personal and professional relationships. Today on the show, Chris shares how assessing which of four styles of communication someone prefers can help you better connect with them, why you should approach every interaction knowing your pretext, the keys for building rapport, and the difference between manipulation and influence. We end our conversation with tips on the art of elicitation -- how to get information from someone without directly asking for it.

Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and Patrick Laverty, social engineering expert, discuss tips for having difficult conversations. They emphasize the importance of understanding communication styles, eliciting information effectively, maintaining a calm demeanor, and ending conversations on a positive note.

Chris Hadnagy, founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC, discusses the psychology of social engineering and the power of influence. Topics include infiltrating a bank through phishing, the role of reciprocity in building trust, and the psychology behind manipulation and exploitation in social engineering attacks.

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.