Hacking humans: social engineering and the power of influenceHacking humans: social engineering and the power of influence
All In The Mind
Chris Hadnagy’s job involves breaking into banks. But he’s not after money, gold or jewels. He’s searching for weaknesses – in systems, in security, and in people. And he doesn’t use weapons or threats of violence to get past guards and into vaults. He uses a smile - and a few tricks from his toolbox of psychology and social engineering techniques. Chris is the founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC and lectures about social engineering around the globe. On All in the Mind this week, the psychology of influence and what makes some people more vulnerable to being ‘hacked’ than others. [This episode originally aired on 01 August 2021]
29:06•20 Mar 2022
Hacking Humans: The Subtle Art of Social Engineering
“Understanding these [pretexts], it helps us to really be able to picture how psychology is used every day when we communicate with others.”
Imagine someone breaking into a bank, not with weapons or threats, but with a smile and a few psychological tricks. That's Chris Hadnagy's job. As the founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC, Chris spends his days identifying weaknesses in systems and people. This episode of 'All In The Mind' takes you into the intriguing world of social engineering, where psychology meets security.
Chris explains how he uses pretexts to gain entry into secure locations and why some people are more susceptible to these tactics than others. He shares fascinating insights on the vulnerability of extroverts and offers practical tips on how to protect yourself from being 'hacked'. Joining him is Edwin Fraunstein, a lecturer in Information Technology at Walter Sissula University in South Africa, who delves into how personality and thought processes influence susceptibility to social engineering attacks.
If you're curious about the psychological tricks that can manipulate human behavior, this episode is a must-listen.
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