Hacking Humans

A U.S. law designed to improve the portability and accountability of health insurance coverage.CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/hipaaAudio reference link: Dr. Dana Brems, 2021. Doctor reacts to “HIPAA violations” [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ksk00s8a_IU

John Wilson, Senior Fellow at Fortra, discusses email impersonation attacks and the rising threat of scams in corporate mailboxes. Stories include a man's encounter with bank scammers, deceptive ads on Facebook, and a trunk box scam. Measures to protect against email scams and the importance of educating employees are highlighted.

A physical security access control device consisting of an enclosed hallway with interlocking doors on each end where both doors can’t be open at the same time. A person presents credentials to the entry doorway. If authorized, the entry door opens and the person walks into the mantrap. The man trap exit door will not open until the entry door closes. The person presents credentials to the exit door. If authorized, the exit door will open. If not, the person is captured in the man trap until security arrives to handle the situation. Physical security leadership installs man traps to separate unrestricted areas from restricted areas, to prevent tailgating by uncleared personnel, and to impede access by unauthorized persons.

Harry Maugans, Founder of Privacy Bee, discusses the repercussions of our digital breadcrumbs. They talk about YouTube's battle against ad blockers, a scammer's threat for $500, and the concerns of enterprises regarding employee privacy. They also explore managing personal data and privacy, and the shocking tools used by data brokers.

A qualitative public framework for rating the severity of security vulnerabilities in software.CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/common-vulnerability-scoring-systemAudio reference link: Peter Silva, 2020. What is Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR63F_lfKf0

The podcast discusses topics such as romance scams, social media as a breeding ground for scammers, Google-hosted malvertising leading to a fake Keepass site, an email from the National Security Department as the catch of the day, and the impact of scouting attacks and chat GPT in enabling attackers to gather information and launch larger-scale attacks.

A discussion on the definition and usage of anagrams, including examples from the movie 'Sneakers' to depict encryption-decryption mechanisms.

On this special edition of Hacking Humans, Dave and Rick discuss scams and schemes in cinema and TV clips, share their opinions on Halloween and scary movies, analyze the horror film 'Get Out' and its shocking plot, explore horror movie themes and memorable scenes, and share personal experiences with scary movies while mentioning their sponsor, Collide.

Consumer investigative reporter Mallory Sofastaii from WMAR TV joins Dave and Joe to discuss recent scams. Topics covered include fake browser scams, obituary pirates on YouTube, and a catch of the day email scam.

This podcast discusses the concept of 'zero day' vulnerabilities in software security, where network defenders race against hackers to fix flaws. It provides a clear explanation and a memorable example, making it easy to understand.