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Hacking Humans

N2K Networks
Cybersecurity
Social Engineering
VPN
23andme
Shadow IT
Phishing
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security
The Grinch
Knowbefore
Phishing Scams
Network Detection and Response
Scams
Romance Scams
Port Mirroring
Expel
Public Wi-Fi
Sneakers
Darknet
Censorship

Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.

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A social engineering technique in which a threat actor poses as a trusted person or entity in order to trick the victim into disclosing information or performing an action that benefits the attacker.

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This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ alongside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe C... more

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A layer seven firewall designed to block threats at the application layer of the open system interconnection model, the OSI model.

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This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire ⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ alongside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Carrigan... more

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Recent Guests

Edwin Covert
Director of Risk Assessments and Testing
Warner Brothers Discovery
Episode: COBIT (noun) [Word Notes]
Mark Pardee
IT Governance Program Manager
Dart Container
Episode: COBIT (noun) [Word Notes]
Simon Horswell
Senior Fraud Specialist at Entrust with over 20 years of experience in fraud investigations
Entrust
Episode: Love was the hook.
Rishika Desai
Representative from Before AI
Before AI
Episode: When a scammer meets the Force.
Martin Zugig
Expert at Bitdefender
Bitdefender
Episode: Homograph phishing (noun) [Word Notes]
Elon Musk
CEO and founder, known for his skepticism towards Web 3.0 technology
Tesla and SpaceX
Episode: Web 3.0 (noun) [Word Notes]
Clayton Morris
Host of Crypto News Daily
Episode: Web 3.0 (noun) [Word Notes]
Philip Reitinger
President and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance
Global Cyber Alliance
Episode: Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting Conformance (DMARC) (noun) [Word Notes]
Keith Mularski
Former federal agent recognized for significant contributions to dismantling global cybercrime infrastructure.
Episode: The RMM protocol: Remote, risky, and ready to strike. [Only Malware in the Building]

Hosts

Rick Howard
Host and Executive Producer, shares insights into the world of cybersecurity with engaging content and expert knowledge.
Dave Bittner
Host who contributes humor and depth in discussions on cybersecurity topics, making complex ideas accessible and interesting.
Joe Carrigan
Co-host with expertise in cybersecurity, often sharing detailed analysis and anecdotes to shed light on scams and cyber threats.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 566 ratings
  • Love this pod!

    You all had me dying with the Valentine’s Day episode. This show is a very entertaining way to present modern phishing practices (and chicken raising techniques!) The best part is that you all sound like you’re enjoying yourselves and each other, so please keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmokeStack9
    United States22 days ago
  • Interesting topics, but too much distraction and giggling

    The topics are very interesting, but unfortunately there is so much giggling and distraction amongst the hosts. If one of them is telling a story another would interrupt, make a joke and giggle around. They then continue to joke around and after a while go back to the topic. This happens numerous times during each episode. It makes it almost impossible to follow the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    zhdjk
    Ireland2 months ago
  • One of my go to Podcasts

    Such an enlightening and entertaining show. Excellent information delivered that is always applicable. I look forward to it and listen as soon as it comes out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DataJanitor
    United States7 months ago
  • a once good show slowly killing itself

    HH with joe and dave had been great once with up to date and relevant information .but recently they are only teaming up with other podcasts to parrot existing information that’s years old in order to boost these new and useless podcasts climbing on the bandwagon with nothing new or relevant to offer the community and doing it poorly .bye guys

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    drgghuu
    Australiaa year ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I love the hosts, their rapport, sense of humor, and knowledge.

    Even my non-techie significant other enjoys listening to this podcast with me.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    0xbeepBoop
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the podcast enlightening and applicable to their daily lives, though some express dissatisfaction with political commentary.
Listeners appreciate the engaging humor and accessibility of the content while learning about cybersecurity.
Overall, it is seen as an excellent resource for understanding social engineering and fraud prevention.
There are mixed feelings regarding the hosts' balance between entertaining banter and informative discussions.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#25
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Apple Podcasts
#25
Canada/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts
#64
United Kingdom/News/Tech News
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#40
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#45
Italy/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts
#76
Germany/News/Tech News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When a scammer meets the Force.
Q: What sort of campaigns do you typically see being launched through these rented ad accounts?
Their campaigns often promote fraudulent crypto and gambling websites that benefit from social media's wide reach for a short period.
When a scammer meets the Force.
Q: How did this originally come to the attention of you and your colleagues?
They identified certain websites with keywords related to renting Facebook accounts, observed numerous Telegram accounts, which were part of the investigation.
Hot sauce and hot takes: An Only Malware in the Building special. [OMITB]
Q: What was the craziest thing you ever saw in your career with the FBI?
There were guys with exotic cats, and we used to refer to their wives and girlfriends' social media activity as Waggant, which helped gather intelligence.
No cameras, no crew—just code.
Q: What should I do if I receive spam calendar invites?
You should delete them without responding to validate your email.
No cameras, no crew—just code.
Q: How do you know if a class action lawsuit is real?
Verify through the firm's representative by checking the linked court document.

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Exploring the intricate world of deception and social engineering, listeners are presented with stories and discussions that unpack the tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals. A broad spectrum of topics, ranging from recent fraud schemes and scams to the psychological elements behind cyber crimes like phishing and romance scams, is covered. Each episode combines technical insights with real-life anecdotes, creating an engaging and educational experience for those interested in cybersecurity, social issues related to cybercrime, and the ethical implications of technology in our lives. This unique blend of information and storytelling makes the content accessible even to non-technical audiences.

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2. Mark Pardee
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4. Rishika Desai
5. Martin Zugig
6. Elon Musk
7. Clayton Morris
8. Philip Reitinger

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