

Hacking Humans
N2K Networks
Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.
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4 snips
Apr 25, 2024 • 52min
Fighting off phishing.
Roger Grimes, a cybersecurity expert, discusses phishing in the podcast. Stories include a phishing service shutdown, an Ohio man shooting incident due to a phone scam, and an email scam from a Chinese company. The podcast highlights real-life vulnerabilities, LinkedIn impersonation challenges, and the importance of cybersecurity awareness and defense strategies.

Apr 23, 2024 • 5min
Encore: fuzzing (noun) [Word Notes]
Discover the origins and impact of fuzzing in software testing, a technique that uncovers vulnerabilities by inputting random data. Learn about purpose-built fuzzing tools, its acceptance in programming and security circles, and its influence on exploit discovery.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Is change presenting a window of opportunity for attackers?
Red Team Practice Director, Trevin Edgeworth, discusses how changes like M&A and lack of clarity present opportunities for attackers. Stories cover scams keeping up with news, Amazon sellers facing returns, and protecting against AI robocalls. Insights on AI, fraudulent returns, voice cloning scams, and enhancing cybersecurity through red teaming are shared.

Apr 16, 2024 • 5min
Encore: Unix (noun) [Word Notes]
A family of multitasking, multi-user computer operating systems that derive from the original Unix system built by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie in the 1960s.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 55min
Could AI's doomsday be deferred?
Dr. Blumofe discusses AI doomsday scenarios. Adam Robinson explores what defines 'stupidity.' Stories on falling for scams and a Facebook scam. Insight on phishing emails and generative AI concerns. Cybersecurity measures and technological advancements discussed.

Apr 9, 2024 • 6min
Encore: deep packet inspection (DPI) (noun) [Word Notes]
A network monitoring and filtering technique that examines both the header information and the payload of every packet traversing a network access point.

Apr 4, 2024 • 47min
Cyber crime chronicles featuring scams, spies, and cartel schemes.
Guest Maria Varmazis shares Apple phishing attacks. Cartel scams target retirees. Facebook spies on Snapchats. Listener Van's tax scam voicemail shared. Ethical concerns on data collection and surveillance discussed.

Apr 2, 2024 • 7min
Encore: rootkit (noun) [Word Notes]
A clandestine set of applications designed to give hackers access and control over a target device.

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
Exploring emerging trends in online scamming.
Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley discusses emerging online scam trends. Topics include social engineering fraud, exploiting access to infrastructure, personal scam stories, and listener-submitted scams. The hosts explore various scams like fake dog rescues and James Brown impersonation emails, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant online and sharing tips on avoiding falling victim to scams.

Mar 26, 2024 • 7min
Encore: tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) (noun) [Word Notes]
A set of behaviors that precisely describes a cyber adversary attack campaign.