The Social-Engineer Podcast

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Human Element Series. Today is our 2024 year-end wrap up, where we'll revisit some of the biggest stories of the past year as well as talk about some of our company's highlights. [Dec 9, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Intro Links

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:31 - This Years' Stories

07:05 - The SE Podcast Recap

- Ep. 253 - Understanding Human Behavior with Dr David Matsumoto

- Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fake | Managed Services | Social-Engineer, LLC

- Ep. 260 - Suffering Through a Romance Scam with Nadja El Fertasi

10:53 - Company Highlights

- The Human Behavior Conference Recap Video

12:27 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series - where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are joined by Dr. Brent Hogarth, Psy.D. Dr. Hogarth is a distinguished Clinical and Sport Psychologist and the founder of FlowRx, specializing in high-performance psychology.

He has worked with elite athletes, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential through developing greater mindfulness, emotional regulation and executive functioning.

With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's in Sport Psychology, Dr. Hogarth has coached over a 1,000 executives at the Flow Research Collective and in his Private Clinical Practice. He authored a groundbreaking dissertation, the "Dark Side of Flow" which highlighted the lesser known negative consequences of Flow-State and how to achieve controlled peak performance. [Dec 2, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

01:05 - Intro Links

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

03:44 - Dr. Brent Hogarth Intro

04:48 - From Street Fights to Flow States

09:49 - What is Flow?

13:33 - Interpersonal Synchrony

14:23 - The Dark Side of Flow

18:57 - Managing Flow Through Mindfulness

22:50 - Self Compassion

32:01 - Group Flow State

36:24 - Three Circle Model

39:56 - An Open Book

- Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño

41:10 - Find Dr. Brent Hogarth Online

- Website: brenthogarth.com

- X/Twitter: x.com/BrentHogarth

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brenthogarth

- Instagram:instagram.com/dr.brenthogarth

43:11 - Wrap Up

43:22 - Next Month: ???

44:10 - Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- X/Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

- X/Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

REPLAY (Original Air Date Aug 28, 2023)

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Chris will be joined by his co-host Patrick Laverty as they discuss topics pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [August 28, 2023]

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Patrick Laverty Intro

00:55 - Intro Links

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

07:20 - Intro Chat

09:11 - Todays Topic: Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

10:00 - Outline for Parents

12:10 - Map Your Terrain

16:22 - Define Your Goal

17:40 - Decide on Your Pretext

20:05 - Imagine Your Rapport Building

21:50 - Identify Potential Influence Building Techniques

28:47 - Run a Quick Manipulation Check

31:31 - Pump Up the Nonverbals

36:30 - Conduct an Authenticity Check

39:21 - Prepare for Likely Contingencies

40:48 - Solidify Gains

43:40 - Next Month: ???

44:00 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

- Patrick Laverty

- Twitter: @plaverty9

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/plaverty9

REPLAY (Original Air Date Feb 19, 2024)

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence.

Mary's and her company's insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics.

Additionally, Mary's passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - Intro Links:

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:56 - Mary D'Angelo Intro

04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor?

04:36 - One Giant Leap

07:04 - On the Front Lines

11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My!

13:43 - Shifting to the Deep

14:58 - Crime Pays

17:39 - 2024 Forecast

19:00 - Left of Boom

20:53 - All in this Together

21:53 - An Ugly Example

25:19 - Timely

26:30 - Relevant

28:02 - Actionable

29:58 - What's Next?

30:54 - Mentors

- Siblings

- Larry Littleton

32:05 - Book Recommendations

- The Practitioner's Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber

- The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger

- Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz

33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary

33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Jeremy Hurewitz spent the first decade of his career overseas building the media association Project Syndicate while based out of Prague and Shanghai. He spearheaded a business development strategy that saw the association grow from a few dozen member newspapers in mostly Eastern Europe, to a truly global association of over 300 newspapers in over 100 countries.

When returning to the US, Jeremy worked for several well-known global consulting firms in the world of corporate security. These companies are staffed by former intelligence officers and Jeremy worked closely with these former spies. In addition to former spies, his colleagues included former members of the FBI and the law enforcement community, the Secret Service, the military, the State Department, and other government agencies.

Jeremy learned unique and impactful skills from all these former government employees, and he began utilizing the methods he picked up. Jeremy has synthesized these lessons from government service into the Sell Like a Spy program and works with clients to share these strategies to help them improve their ability to connect with targets, develop creative approaches to close deals, and overcome challenges. [Nov 11, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Intro Links

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:20 - Jeremy Hurewitz Intro

03:07 - Restless Traveler

05:07 - Sell Like a Spy

- Sell Like A Spy - Jeremy Hurewitz

07:06 - The Concept of Connection

11:44 - Active Listening

14:02 - A Lifelong Practice

16:35 - Have Backpack, Will Travel

18:38 - Hindsight

20:26 - The China Study

22:54 - More Writing, More Books

24:18 - Find Jeremy Hurewitz online

- Website: www.selllikeaspy.net

- LinkedIn: in/jeremyhurewitz

24:39 - Book Recommendations

- Point Counter Point - Aldous Huxley

- The Counterlife - Philip Roth

- Ham on Rye - Charles Bukowski

25:33 - Mentors

- Andrzej Rapaczynski

29:24 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Bullying. They will talk about what bullying is, the difference between bullying and just being mean and the psychological impact it can have on people, as well as what we can do about it. [Nov 4, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:42 - Intro Links

• Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

• Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

• Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

• Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

• Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

• CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

• innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

03:50 - The Topic of the Day: Bullying

04:17 - Defining Bullying

09:04 - Them or You

11:39 - Understanding Consequences

14:54 - Dehumanizing as an Excuse

17:18 - Symptoms of Being Bullied

21:10 - The Power of Support

23:40 - PTSD Similarities

31:04 - Names Can Hurt Me!

34:14 - Some Things to Help

37:00 - The Problems in Schools

41:41 - Reading, Writing & Empathy

42:50 - Wrap Up

43:17 - Next Month: Flow State and Self Compassion

43:34 - Outro

• www.social-engineer.com

• www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

• Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

• Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

• Twitter: @humanhacker

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

References:

Basharpoor, S., Molavi, P., Sheykhi, S., Khanjani, S., Rajabi, M., & Mosavi, S. A. (2013). The relationship between emotion regulation and emotion expression styles with bullying behaviors in adolescent Students. J Ardabil Univ Med Sci, 13(3), 264-75.

Conway, P. M., Høgh, A., Balducci, C., & Ebbesen, D. K. (2021). Workplace bullying and mental health. Pathways of job-related negative behaviour, 101-128.

deLara, E. W. (2019). Consequences of childhood bullying on mental health and relationships for young adults. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28, 2379-2389.

Du Plessis, M. R., Smeekens, S., Cillessen, A. H., Whittle, S., & Güroǧlu, B. (2019). Bullying the brain? Longitudinal links between childhood peer victimization, cortisol, and adolescent brain structure. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 398857.

Foody, M., & Samara, M. (2018). Considering mindfulness techniques in school-based anti-bullying programmes. Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (NAER Journal), 7(1), 3-9.

Landstedt, E., & Persson, S. (2014). Bullying, cyberbullying, and mental health in young people. Scandinavian journal of public health, 42(4), 393-399.

Mahady Wilton, M. M., Craig, W. M., & Pepler, D. J. (2000). Emotional regulation and display in classroom victims of bullying: Characteristic expressions of affect, coping styles and relevant contextual factors. Social development, 9(2), 226-245.

Moore, B., & Woodcock, S. (2017). Resilience, bullying, and mental health: Factors associated with improved outcomes. Psychology in the Schools, 54(7), 689-702.

Olweus, D. (2013). School bullying: Development and some important challenges. Annual review of clinical psychology, 9, 751-780.

Rigby, K. (2003). Consequences of bullying in schools. The Canadian journal of psychiatry, 48(9), 583-590.

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Rossouw, P. J. (2013). The effects of bullying on the developing brain. Strategies for effective interventions. PJ Rossouw (Ed.), 2, 102-112.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [Oct 28, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Intro Links

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

03:25 - Gmail Takeover Scam

06:19 - Fidelity Data Breach

07:28 - Cisco Breach

08:45 - Actionable Tips

09:48 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Stacey Edmonds. Stacey is a multi-disciplinary EdTech innovator and Digital Safety Pioneer, driven by a commitment to democratizing knowledge.

Stacey's expertise, encompassing social science, education, EdTech, and multi-platform screen production, culminated in the founding of Lively, which we will hear all about on this podcast.

Since 2002, Stacey has been designing and delivering enterprise-wide cyber safety upskilling programs.

In 2023, embodying her mission to make knowledge accessible, Stacey launched 'Dodgy or Not?' – a social enterprise offering an engaging approach to digital safety education.

She continues to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical education, driving innovation in AI ethics and digital literacy - she is also known for deepfaking herself.

[Oct 21, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Intro Links:

• Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

• Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

• Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

• Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

• Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

• CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

• innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

03:00 - Stacey Edmonds Intro

04:18 - Teaching, Trains & Turkeys

08:43 - Toilets vs Videos

11:16 - Dodgy or Not?

15:15 - Social Engineering for Good!

17:46 - Pause for the Cause

20:17 - Training in Real Time

24:11 - Real Time Threat Detection

27:49 - Culture is Everything

30:33 - Find Stacey Edmonds online

• LinkedIn: in/staceyedmonds/

31:28 – Mentors

• Carolyn Breeze

• Chris Hadnagy

• Janine Thompson

• Steve Rowe

• Shane Bell

33:58 - Book Recommendations

• Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway - Susan Jeffers

• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

• 1984 - George Orwell

• Man-Made – Tracey Spicer

35:51 - Wrap Up & Outro

• www.social-engineer.com

• www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Melanie Avalon. Melanie is an actress, health influencer, author, and host of "The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast," "The Intermittent Fasting Podcast," and "The Mind Blown Podcast." Melanie created the top Apple app "Food Sense Guide," and founded the supplement line AvalonX. Melanie has appeared on the cover of Biohackers Update Magazine, as a featured speaker in Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference, and in numerous publications including USA Today, Forbes, LA Weekly, Entrepreneur, CNBC and Fox. [Oct 14, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Intro Links

• Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

• Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

• Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

• Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

• Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

• CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

• innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:12 - Melanie Avalon Intro

03:35 - Fasting to Podcasting

05:15 - What is Biohacking?

06:30 - A Few Favorite Hacks

10:00 - Drink Responsibly

14:19 - Wine for the Win!

18:27 - Hacking a Hangover

• IonLayer: Unlock Your Mitochondrial Health with NAD+ Patches

22:32 - EMF Exposure

29:15 - Supplement Purity

34:52 - Find Melanie Avalon online

• Website: MelanieAvalon.com

• Instagram: @melanieavalon

• Website: AvalonX.us

• Coupon Code: HUMAN ELEMENT

37:15 - Mentors

• Parents

• Robb Wolf

• Dave Asprey

39:29 - Book Recommendations

• The Paleo Solution - Robb Wolf

• Lifespan - David A. Sinclair

• Becoming the Iceman - Wim Hof

• Where the Sidewalk Ends - Shel Silverstein

41:09 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

• www.social-engineer.com

• www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are joined by Judd Shaw. Judd is an adventurer, storyteller, and agent of change, blending his background as a lawyer and President of Judd Shaw Injury Law with a passion for human connection. With over two decades in law, Judd initially chased professional success, only to discover its hollow rewards without genuine human bonds. Through introspection, therapy, and collaboration with professionals, Judd developed the Connection Cure framework—a compass guiding individuals toward authentic connections, essential for deep, meaningful relationships.

As a celebrated keynote speaker on authenticity and vulnerability, Judd shares his transformative journey to inspire others. As a proud father and advocate for personal growth, Judd continues to champion authenticity, urging others to embark on their own path to fulfillment through genuine connection and self-discovery. [Oct 7, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:53 - Intro Links

• Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

• Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

• Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

• Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

• Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

• CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

• innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

03:55 - The Topic of the Day: Authenticity

04:04 - Judd Shaw Intro

05:18 - The Path to Being Enough

14:30 – Is Your Success Authentic?

16:01 – What is Authenticity?

18:08 - The Role of Authenticity

21:55 - Finding Your True Self

29:48 - Healing Is Hard!

31:30 - Good From Bad

36:33 - Protecting Yourself

43:33 - Find Judd Shaw Online

• Website: www.juddshaw.com

• YouTube: @juddshawofficial

44:47 - Wrap Up

45:43 - Next Month: Bullying

45:55 - Outro

• www.social-engineer.com

• www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

• Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

• Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

• Twitter: @humanhacker

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy