Get Your Private Data Off the internet! Data Removal of Personal Information Online & Protect Yourself Today. https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies Christopher Hadnagy, CEO of Social Engineer, LLC, joins us to discuss his expert findings and the science behind social engineering. We discuss How Businesses Can Stop Social Engineering , how to stop social engineering, risks of newest types of social engineering, and how to defend against social engineering.
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We discuss the science behind social engineering and how it can be used to manipulate and deceive people. We explore the impact of stress and anxiety on vulnerability to social engineering attacks and the concept of amygdala hijacking. The conversation also covers different types of social engineering, including phishing, spear phishing, quishing, and vishing. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of awareness and defense against social engineering attacks.
Social engineering is a tactic used by cyber criminals to manipulate and deceive people.
Stress and anxiety can make individuals more vulnerable to social engineering attacks.
Amygdala hijacking is a physiological and psychological response that occurs when external stimuli trigger a fight or flight response before the brain can process the situation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Social Engineering
03:23 Christopher Hannegy's Background and Experience
06:09 Christopher Hannegy's Journey as an Author
09:30 The DISC Assessment and Its Importance
13:17 The Science Behind Social Engineering
16:35 The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Social Engineering
19:45 Amygdala Hijacking and Its Effects
23:39 The Increase in Social Engineering and AI
27:10 Different Types of Social Engineering
30:08 The Rise of Vishing and Deepfake Technology
37:02 The Importance of Awareness and Defense
37:54 Conclusion
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