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Hacking Humans

N2K Networks
Cybersecurity
Social Engineering
Scams
Cyber Crime
Phishing Scams
Zero Trust
OWASP
Ransomware
Phishing
Malware
Cyber Security
Threatlocker
Network Security
Encryption
Cryptocurrency Scams
Multi-Factor Authentication
Cybercrime
Romance Scams
Artificial Intelligence
Cryptocurrency

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

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A centralized facility or team responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within an organization.

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This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittn... more

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Defensive cyber operations carried out by U.S. Cyber Command's Cyber National Mission Force, CNMF at the request of allied nations.

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Recent Guests

Ryan Reynolds
Actor starring in Mint Mobile ads featured in the episode
Mint Mobile (advertiser)
Episode: hunt forward operations (noun) [Word Notes]
Arvind Nithra Kishayap
CTO and co-founder of Rubrik
Rubrik
Episode: Artificial Intelligence (AI) (noun) {word Notes]
Corey Ball
Cybersecurity educator and content creator, discussed certifications
Independent/Content Creator
Episode: Certification (noun) [Word Notes]
Simone Petrella
Join N2K's Simone Petrella
N2K
Episode: ZTNA (noun) [Word Notes]
Kim Jones
Intuit representative
Intuit
Episode: ZTNA (noun) [Word Notes]
Kieran Heumann
Lead cybersecurity engineer
ThreatLocker
Episode: Hearing Is no longer believing.
Sean Colicchio
Global CISO of Polara; cybersecurity and IT leader; psychology professor
Polara; Wilmington University
Episode: Who is winning the scam game?
Keith Malarski
Cybersecurity professional discussed in episode
(mentioned in discussion)
Episode: Who’s logging in? [OMITB]
Michele Kellerman
Friend of the show and guest on the episode
Episode: The fine print of fraud.

Hosts

Simone Petrella
Host of N2K segment; connected to N2K/Team Kumri.
Maria Varmazis
Co-host; N2K colleague; journalist and tech communicator.
Dave Bittner
Host of the show; co-host; analysis and myth-busting perspectives.
Joe Carrigan
Co-host; cybersecurity expert.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 577 ratings
  • This is one not to miss.

    This podcast is an interesting mix of personalities and security related humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Takoateli
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States6 months 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
    Ireland7 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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Audience notes strong rapport between hosts and accessible explanations.
Listeners praise practical, actionable cybersecurity tips and humor.
Some feedback calls out giggling and pacing as distractions from content.

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

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#26
United States/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts
#44
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Apple Podcasts
#45
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Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts
#69
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#76
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Certification (noun) [Word Notes]
Q: Are certifications important in cybersecurity, and what value do they bring in practical terms?
Corey argues that certifications help candidates get their foot in the door and guide their study, but practical hands-on experience and labs are essential to convert certs into real job performance.
Hearing Is no longer believing.
Q: What do you suppose was going on with this original, empty email that started all of this?
The hosts discuss that such emails are designed to trigger a chain of events by convincing recipients to open a malicious link, often leveraging trusted brands or known workflows to bypass skepticism, and then rely on user action to install or enable access.
Defending against unlimited penalty shots. [Hacking Humans Live!]
Q: What role does personal branding play in security training?
Highlight how compromised personal branding or professional consequences can be more motivating for employees to report and avoid risky behaviors, rather than making it about the company alone.
Defending against unlimited penalty shots. [Hacking Humans Live!]
Q: How should organizations measure phishing resilience beyond click-through rates?
Measure changes in response time, the quality of decisions during simulations, and the rate at which employees report suspicious activity, while correlating these metrics with remediation and coaching efforts.
Defending against unlimited penalty shots. [Hacking Humans Live!]
Q: What is the biggest takeaway Rob has for phishing training in organizations?
Train for behavior, not just click-through; tailor simulations to reflect real attacker tactics, languages, and risks, and use micro-learning and gamification to keep people engaged and improving over time.

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A concise, tech-forward program focused on deception, social engineering, and cybercrime. Across episodes, listeners encounter practical defenses against phishing, scams, ransomware, and identity-based attacks, with hands-on guidance, real-world stories, and myth-busting segments. The show balances approachable explanations with deep dives into topics like MFA phishing, supply-chain risks, and bot-assisted fraud, often weaving humor into accessible security education. Noteworthy is a recurring emphasis on human factors, incident response history, and collaboration with vendors and researchers to illustrate current threat trends. The format tends to mix storytelling, expert insights, and sponsor reads, making it useful for professionals who ... more

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