Hacking Humans

By: N2K Networks
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  • Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.
    © 2024 N2K Networks, Inc. 706761
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Episodes
  • Scamming just isn't what it used to be.

    Scamming just isn't what it used to be.
    Nov 28 2024
    Please enjoy this encore of Hacking Humans: This week, we are joined by host of N2K's T-Minus Space Daily podcast, Maria Varmazis, she sits down with Joe and Dave to discuss sextorion materials that were found on popular social media apps such as, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. Joe and Dave share quite a bit of follow up, Joe starts with an anonymous listener writing in sharing their story on gift card scams. Dave shares another anonymous listeners comments, sharing about what they think of Andy Cohen going public on how he got scammed. Finally, Joe and Dave hear from a listener by the name of "The Computrix," who says they need to defend Walmart. Dave share's his story about the most common phishing email themes of 2023. Joe's got the story of ransomware not being paid the same way as it used to be by companies, and share the two different angles on that. Our catch of the day comes from listener William, who writes in with a phishing scam that caught his eye. Links to the stories: Sextortion training materials found on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, according to new report Most Common Phishing Email Themes of 2023 Companies aren’t paying ransoms like they used to New Ransomware Reporting Requirements Kick in as Victims Increasingly Avoid Paying FBI: Scammers Are Sending Couriers to Collect Cash From Victims You can hear more from the T-Minus space daily show here. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com.
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    48 mins
  • security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) (noun) [Word Notes]

    security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) (noun) [Word Notes]
    Nov 26 2024
    Please enjoy this encore episode of Word Notes. A stack of security software solutions and tools that allow organizations to orchestrate disparate internal and external tools which feed pre-built automation playbooks that respond to events or alert analysts if an event meets a certain threshold.
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    6 mins
  • Granny’s got a new trick.

    Granny’s got a new trick.
    Nov 21 2024
    On Hacking Humans, Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are once again sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines to help our audience become aware of what is out there. This week, Joe shares a note from listener Michael before getting into stories, and Michael writes in to share that there are VIN cloning scams. Joe brings back the Iota discussion from last week. Joe's up first for stories and focuses on fraud. Dave informs us of the new human-like AI granny who is wasting scammers time. Finally Maria brings us the story of how BforeAI researchers analyzed over 6000 newly registered retail domains, revealing a surge in scam activity targeting shoppers with phishing websites, fake apps, and fraudulent offers, particularly during the holiday season, exploiting brand names, seasonal trends, and emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrency. Our catch of the day comes from listener Kenneth who writes in about a fraudulent email claiming to be from Emirates Group, inviting a company to register as a vendor or contractor for upcoming projects in 2024/2025. The email emphasizes the company's experience in various sectors and urges a prompt response to initiate the registration process. It is signed by a supposed "Contractors Coordinator," Mr. Steve Ibrahim Ghandi, and includes fake contact details for the Emirates Group. Resources and links to stories: VIN cloning How Cybercriminals Use Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to Hack Cars Yes, your car's Vehicle Identification Number can be used to steal from you Geolocation Resources for OSINT Investigations Person dressed in a bear costume to fake attacks on cars for insurance payout, California officials say U.S. Trustee Program Warns Consumers of Bankruptcy Fraud Alert Scam O2 unveils Daisy, the AI granny wasting scammers’ time 2024 Online Holiday Retail Threat Report You can hear more from the T-Minus space daily show here. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
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    36 mins

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