The Social-Engineer Podcast

Ryan McBeth, a software architect, novelist, triathlete, and YouTuber with a military background, discusses military-grade OSINT, propaganda and misinformation on social media, the impact of social media algorithms on perception, the role of mentors, and exploring human error.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of mimicry and its forms. They explore building relationships, the downside of mimicry, accidental mimicking, and the need to belong. They also delve into emotional mimicry, misinterpretation, reverse-engineering emotions, and reading the relationship. The importance of timing and the fundamentals of mimicry are highlighted. Next month's episode will cover music and the senses.

Shane McCombs, with over 25 years of tech industry experience, joins Chris Hadnagy and Patrick Laverty to discuss protecting kids from online dangers. They emphasize the need for parents to communicate with their children about their online activities and build trust. They also highlight partnerships and initiatives of the Innocent Lives Foundation (ILF) and ways to support ILF's mission to stop predators.

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Ryan and I are joined by Evan Blair. He is the General Manager for Searchlight Cyber, which brings industry leading dark web intelligence & security capabilities to the commercial and government sectors. Mr. Blair, a seasoned international cyber security executive, previously held the role of Chief Revenue Officer at the secure communications & data management firm HighSide, co-founded, led and exited the cyber security & threat intelligence firm ZeroFox and ran Accuvant's global partner solutions division. He has been a fixture on Capitol Hill, working to advance legislation and funding for Active Duty military and Veterans cyber protection as well as advanced fraud and cyber protections for the American taxpayer. Blending his cybersecurity expertise with a background in international economics, Mr. Blair helps businesses develop and launch value based cyber initiatives addressing both the concerns of the CISO and the CFO. [Sept 18, 2023] 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Ryan Intro 01:26 - 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/ 04:39 - Evan Blair Intro 06:08 - An Opportunity That Couldn't Be Passed On 13:21 - The Dark Web: Why You Should Care 22:35 - Telegraphing the Attack 36:49 - Data for Defense 43:03 - Correlation of Actions 46:57 - Find Evan Blair Online - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evanblair/ - Twitter: twitter.com/EvanLBlair - Website: https://www.slcyber.io/ - Guide Book: The Practitioner's Guide To The Dark Web 48:34 - Mentors - John Abraham - James Foster 54:02 - Wrap Up & Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Mark Raffan, negotiation expert and entrepreneur, shares his insights on negotiation tactics and strategies. Topics include common negotiation mistakes, viewing negotiation as conversation rather than conflict, the power of personal growth, and engaging books for education.

In this podcast, Chris and Abbie discuss the motivations of con artists, the psychology of hackers, and the manipulative tactics used by sexploitation and con groups. They also explore why people fall for scams and con artists, and provide valuable insights on how to protect yourself from them.

Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and Patrick Laverty, social engineering expert, discuss tips for having difficult conversations. They emphasize the importance of understanding communication styles, eliciting information effectively, maintaining a calm demeanor, and ending conversations on a positive note.

(Original Air Date: Sept 19, 2022) Today we are joined by Erin Maloney. Erin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. She then earned her master's degree in social work from Widener University in Chester, PA. Erin holds a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Erin has worked in the behavioral and mental health field for over 20 years. Her experience has included: case management, addiction counseling, behavioral specialty work, school based behavioral health services, and private practice. Erin has worked with a wide range of clients from young children to older adults with a variety of mental health needs. Erin is also the Director of Wellness for the Innocent Lives Foundation. She has a strong passion for the mission of the foundation to help protect innocent children. 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/ 02:54 - Erin Maloney Intro 04:11 - What motivated you to become a mental health expert? 06:58 - Helping the Helpers 09:26 - What is "burnout" and what does it look like? 12:35 - Tired or Exhausted? 13:26 - Where "burnout" can come from 14:12 - Burnout Prevention 15:35 - The Importance of "NO" 19:54 - How to get off the road to "burnout" 21:08 - When open communication isn't there 22:51 - The physical toll is real! 24:58 - What else can we do? (Mixing it up) 27:59 - Resources to help with burnout 31:10 - The "little things" help 32:01 - Is there anyone who helped you get to where you are? 34:35 - Book Recommendations - The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety -William J. Knaus 36:53 - Find Erin Maloney online - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maloney-lcsw - Email: erin.m@innocentlivesfoundation.org 37:24 - Wrap Up 37:43 - Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Andi Schmied. Andi is an urban designer and visual artist. With her installations and printed work, she explores the architectural framing of social space, and uncovers urban anomalies. These vary from areas that have deviated far from their originally planned function, utopian architectures or spaces of extreme privilege. Schmied graduated as an urban designer from the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL, London) and is currently a PhD candidate at Moholy Nagy University of Arts and Design. Her latest book, Private Views: A High-Rise Panorama of Manhattan won the first prize in visual arts category of the Most Beautiful Czech Books competition. Her work, among other places, has been shown from London to Vienna and everywhere in between. [August 14, 2023] 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - 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/ 03:10 - Andi Schmeid Intro 04:12 - From Design to Disruption 06:15 - Open House 09:13 - Room for the Nanny 11:28 - Casting a Long Shadow 15:38 - That's Just Your View 16:59 - It's a Man's World 19:25 - Beyond the Pictures 21:43 - Something's Gotta Change 24:35 - Earth Abides 26:48 - The Artistic Urge 27:41 - Find Andi Schmied online - Instagram: @andischmied - Website: andischmied.com 27:57 – Mentors - Nicholas Boyarsky 28:58 - Book Recommendations - Class - Paul Fussell - Private Views - Andi Schmied 29:49 - 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 the psychology of Learned Helplessness. What it is, who's most at risk, and ways to cope with it. [Aug 7, 2023] 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:02 - 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/ 05:45 - The Topic of the Day: Learned Helplessness 06:40 - Negative Conditioning 11:12 - The Most Vulnerable 13:59 - Starting the Cycle 15:17 - Function of Survival 17:56 - Some, Not All 19:48 - Locus of Control 22:23 - False Sense of Control 25:27 - Effects on the Brain 28:31 - How to Heal 34:14 - Open Dialogues 35:58 - Wrap Up 36:15 - Next Month: Con Artists 36:41 - Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org Find us online: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiejmarono - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a - Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy References: Greenwood, B. N., & Fleshner, M. (2008). Exercise, learned helplessness, and the stress-resistant brain. Neuromolecular medicine, 10, 81-98. Overmier, J. B. (2002). On learned helplessness. Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science, 37, 4-8. Seligman, M. E. (1972). Learned helplessness. Annual review of medicine, 23(1), 407-412. Maier, S. F., & Seligman, M. E. (1976). Learned helplessness: theory and evidence. Journal of experimental psychology: general, 105(1), 3. Peterson, C., Maier, S. F., & Seligman, M. E. (1993). Learned helplessness: A theory for the age of personal control. Oxford University Press, USA. Miller, W. R., & Seligman, M. E. (1975). Depression and learned helplessness in man. Journal of abnormal psychology, 84(3), 228. Hiroto, D. S. (1974). Locus of control and learned helplessness. Journal of experimental psychology, 102(2), 187. Trindade, I. A., Mendes, A. L., & Ferreira, N. B. (2020). The moderating effect of psychological flexibility on the link between learned helplessness and depression symptomatology: A preliminary study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 68-72. Filippello, P., Buzzai, C., Costa, S., Orecchio, S., & Sorrenti, L. (2020). Teaching style and academic achievement: The mediating role of learned helplessness and mastery orientation. Psychology in the Schools, 57(1), 5-16. Bargai, N., Ben-Shakhar, G., & Shalev, A. Y. (2007). Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in battered women: The mediating role of learned helplessness. Journal of Family Violence, 22, 267-275. Xie, C., Li, L., & Li, Y. (2022). Learned helplessness in renal dialysis patients: concept analysis with an evolutionary approach. Patient preference and adherence, 2301-2312. Burland, J. P., Lepley, A. S., Cormier, M., DiStefano, L. J., Arciero, R., & Lepley, L. K. (2019). Learned helplessness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an altered neurocognitive state?. Sports Medicine, 49, 647-657. Brewin, C. R., & Furnham, A. (1986). Attributional versus preattributional variables in self-esteem and depression: A comparison and test of learned helplessness theory. Journal of personality and social psychology, 50(5), 1013.