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Inside the Hacker’s Mind: How Cybercriminals Exploit You
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In this eye-opening episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, host Jocelyn King sits down with one of the world’s leading experts in social engineering and cybersecurity, Chris Hadnagy. Chris, the author of Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking, reveals how cybercriminals manipulate human psychology to breach security systems—often without their victims realizing it.
From phishing emails to deepfake scams, Chris shares real-world hacking examples and breaks down the psychological tactics hackers use to trick people into giving away sensitive information. You’ll hear an actual social engineering attack in action, where an unsuspecting employee unknowingly hands control of their system to an attacker.
Key takeaways from this episode:
✅ How hackers exploit emotions like urgency and fear to deceive you.
✅ Why no one is immune—even the smartest professionals fall for scams.
✅ The latest hacking techniques, including deepfake voice scams.
✅ How to spot red flags and protect yourself from cyber threats.
Whether you’re an everyday internet user or a cybersecurity professional, this episode will transform the way you think about online security. Don't miss this deep dive into the hacker’s mindset—because knowledge is your best defense.
🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of cybercriminals!
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