Joe describes a Nigerian gang called London Blue that focuses on business email compromise. Dave shares surprising Cyber Monday phishing statistics. Guest Chris Bailey from Entrust Datacard teaches us how to detect lookalike sites online and better protect ourselves from fraud. Links to today's stories: https://www.agari.com/insights/whitepapers/london-blue-report/ https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/research/cyber-monday-biggest-day-cyberattacks-not-long-shot Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to sha...
Dec 13, 2018•25 min•Ep. 28
Listener follow-up on a URL issue. Dave describes an elderly couple scammed out of savings. Joe wonders if it's wise to unsubscribe. Guest Andre McGregor from TLDR Capital describes his work as a former FBI agent, and his experience consulting on Mr. Robot. Bank account transfer scam: https://abc11.com/troubleshooter-durham-couple-loses-$8900-in-computer-virus-scam/4782799/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Dec 06, 2018•31 min•Ep. 27
Joe explains URLs and DNS. Dave has tips to prevent holiday skimming. A bogus bank barrister is the catch of the day. Writer Ben Yagoda explains cognitive biases. Links: Wikipedia page on URLs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/URL Tips to prevent skimming - https://www.social-engineer.org/newsletter/social-engineer-newsletter-vol-07-issue-96/ Ben Yagoda's article from the Atlantic - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/09/cognitive-bias/565775/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to sh...
Nov 29, 2018•34 min•Ep. 26
Listener feedback on the "Can you hear me?" scam. Dave shares an ongoing Elon Musk Bitcoin giveaway scam. Joe describes the malicious use of a compromised DHL email address. This week's catch of the day comes from down under. (Apologies to the fine citizens of Australia.) Carole Theriault returns with an interview with MimeCast's Matthew Gardiner. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Nov 15, 2018•36 min•Ep. 25
Joe gathers open source information online. Dave wonders if a tow truck driver got the better of him. A listener shares a possible custom app scam. Former FBI agent Dennis Franks shares his experience developing human intelligence sources. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Nov 08, 2018•30 min•Ep. 24
We get listener followup on the church pastor scam. Dave explores a phony investment web site. Joe explains phishing, spear phishing and whaling. Fake federal agents are featured in our catch of the day. Carole Theriault interviews Max Bruce from Action Fraud UK. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Nov 01, 2018•31 min•Ep. 23
We get followup feedback on gift cards. Joe describes a banking payment scam on a Canadian university. Dave reveals some sneaky apps. A reader shares a story worth its weight in gold. Jenny Radcliffe from Human Factor Security shares her insights on social engineering. Links to stories in this episode: https://www.thestar.com/edmonton/2018/10/09/how-a-fraudster-got-12-million-out-of-a-canadian-university-they-just-asked-for-it.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2018/10/04/app-scams-c...
Oct 25, 2018•31 min•Ep. 22
Dave reveals a stealthy trademark scam. Joe describes the invocation of a judge's name to lure a victim. A listener shares a business scam from India. Joe interviews "Shannon," a listener who enjoys wasting phone scammer's time. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Oct 18, 2018•30 min•Ep. 21
Joe ponders how a phone number is obtained. Dave's friend avoids a Google gift card scam. Christopher Hadnagy returns with an update to his book, The Science of Social Engineering. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Oct 11, 2018•31 min•Ep. 20
Dave dodges a local theater scam. Joe shares survey results from Black Hat attendees. A listener's calendar pops up alluring invitations. Carole Theriault interviews Sophos Naked Security writer Mark Stockley about password shortcomings. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Oct 04, 2018•36 min•Ep. 19
Joe shares a kidnapping scam targeting foreign students. Dave describes social engineering involving robots. Our guest is Robert Anderson from the Chertoff Group, discussing Deep Fake technology and how it erodes trust. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/252448458/Robot-social-engineering-works-because-people-personify-robots Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitte...
Sep 27, 2018•28 min•Ep. 18
Dave warns of scammers taking advantage of hurricane Florence, both on the phone and in person. Joe shares a scheme targeting the kindness of local churchgoers. A cosmic variation on the Nigerian email scam. Joe interviews his Johns Hopkins University colleague Chris Venghaus, who leads a tech support scammer on a wild goose chase. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/weather/hurricanes/hurricane-florence/hurricane-scammers-target-hampton-roads/291-8250...
Sep 20, 2018•30 min•Ep. 17
Joe describes a law firm impersonating a rival to funnel business away from them. Dave has a story of pontiff impersonation. Our guest is Joe Gray from Advanced Persistent Security. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/27/lawyers_impersonating_rivals/ https://www.ccn.com/pope-francis-latest-target-of-twitter-crypto-scam/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Sep 13, 2018•31 min•Ep. 16
Dave gets scammed on an exit ramp. Joe describes real estate transaction scams. Is LinkedIn moonlighting in Himalayan tourism? Guest Asaf Cidon from Barracuda Networks shares social engineering trends his team is tracking. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ramp-scam-20161018-story.html https://www.cyberradio.com/2018/08/threat-actors-targeting-homebuyers-with-phishing-attacks/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email i...
Sep 06, 2018•31 min•Ep. 15
Joe describes an Office 365 phishing campaign. Dave warns of dangerous USB cables. A listener shares a fax from the UK. Joe interviews security consultant and pen tester Justin White. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2018/08/15/office-365-phishing-sharepoint/ https://srlabs.de/bites/usb-peripherals-turn/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to...
Aug 30, 2018•30 min•Ep. 14
Dave looks at Hollywood script pitch event scams. Joe describes a romance scam murder scheme. Spontaneously combusting ATM cards. Guest Jayson E. Street from SphereNY describes his security awareness engagements. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-are-wannabe-screenwriters-getting-scammed-1130919 https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/08/17/romance-scam-victim-allegedly-plotted-to-kill-her-mother-for-cash/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like ...
Aug 23, 2018•31 min•Ep. 13
Joe shares the story of a retiree scammed by a clever scheme. Dave describes a tech-support scam with a Russian twist. Our Catch of the Day features an adorable puppy. Guest Michael Murray from Lookout explains mobile device vulnerabilities. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/get-help/real-life-stories/investment-scam-how-steve-lost-200-000-to-an-investment-scam https://www.grahamcluley.com/phone-scam-exploits-russian-hacking-fears/ Have a Catch of the D...
Aug 16, 2018•36 min•Ep. 12
Dave describes a phishing attempt to infiltrate U.S. election systems. Joe shares a story of government agencies receiving malicious CDs in the mail. University employees are lured by greed. And David Baggett from Inky joins us to describe phishing techniques they are seeing and offers ways to best protect yourself and your organization. Links to stories mentioned in this week's show: https://theintercept.com/2018/06/01/election-hacking-voting-systems-email/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/07/s...
Aug 09, 2018•29 min•Ep. 11
Joe describes clever gift card scams. Dave follows up on last week's proposal to waste phone scammer's time. A more plausible phishing scheme comes through. Guest David Shear from Flashpoint describes methods scammers use to lure people into being money mules. Links: https://securelist.com/giftcard-generators/86522/ https://jollyrogertelephone.com/ Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Aug 02, 2018•30 min•Ep. 10
Dave shares a story of deception right out of Hollywood. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932 Joe proposes changing the financial incentives for scammers. A porn-shaming catch of the day courtesy of Johannes Ulrich. An interview with atomic physicist and close-up magician Adam West. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Jul 26, 2018•31 min•Ep. 9
Joe describes a con law enforcement agencies use to lure crooks. Dave shares a tech support scan spreading in chat forums. A listener from Dublin has a fake email from Apple. We welcome Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Jul 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 8
Dave recounts the news that US President Trump likely fell for a prank phone call. Joe outlines the sad story of a woman robbed of her retirement savings. Twitter account recovery scams. Charles Arthur, author of Cyber Wars - Hacks that Shocked the Business World, joins us for an interview. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Jul 12, 2018•31 min•Ep. 7
Joe warns of a harrowing phone scam technique, Dave reveals an alternate persona, a listener tries to sell a truck, and Carole Theriault from the Smashing Security Podcast interviews Sophos' Paul Ducklin. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter .
Jul 05, 2018•31 min•Ep. 6
Dave shares a story of airport penetration testing with high degree of yuck-factor. Joe explores research on protecting passwords from social engineering. The catch-of-the-day comes courtesy of Graham Cluley's email spam box. Dave interviews Wired's Security Staff Writer Lily Hay Newman on her article tracking Nigerian email scammers. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter ....
Jun 28, 2018•30 min•Ep. 5
Joe explains the Ben Franklin effect. Dave describes job applicants tricked unto money laundering. A listener tells a tale of being fooled by an appeal to greed. Joe interviews Stacey Cameron from DirectDefense about her physical penetration testing work.
Jun 21, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Joe warns of scammers taking advantage of natural disasters, Dave explores romance scams, and gets a strange voice mail. Stephen Frank from the National Hockey League Players Association joins us to share how professional athletes protect themselves from online scams.
Jun 14, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Joe examines the anatomy of a phishing attack, Dave explores pretexting, and a scammer targets real estate agents. Professor Stephen Lewandowsky from the University of Bristol joins us to share his research on misinformation, fake news, and inoculating people against them.
Jun 07, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this premier episode of the Hacking Humans podcast, cohosts Dave Bittner from the CyberWire and Joe Carrigan from the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute discuss noteworthy social engineering schemes and ways to detect them. Author Christopher Hadnagy discusses his book The Art of Human Hacking.
May 30, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
