Chapter
The Role of Social Engineering in Establishing Online Trust
43:28 - 51:45 (08:16)
The podcast discusses how trust is established online through a combination of technology, tools, and social engineering, and how social engineering can be used to manipulate people into acting out of emotion rather than reason.
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A former criminal shares stories of his tax return identity theft scheme, which involved stealing money by having products delivered via COD and paying with counterfeit cashier's checks.
43:28 - 46:16 (02:47)
Summary
A former criminal shares stories of his tax return identity theft scheme, which involved stealing money by having products delivered via COD and paying with counterfeit cashier's checks. He reflects on the defining moments of his criminal past.
ChapterThe Role of Social Engineering in Establishing Online Trust
Episode#272 – Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the process of social engineering and the establishment of trust through technology, tools, and manipulation.
46:16 - 48:40 (02:23)
Summary
The podcast discusses the process of social engineering and the establishment of trust through technology, tools, and manipulation. It delves into the philosophical perspective of why it is impossible to avoid being a victim of social engineering or fraud.
ChapterThe Role of Social Engineering in Establishing Online Trust
Episode#272 – Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The art of social engineering is interesting as it manipulates victims emotionally, not logically.
48:40 - 49:33 (00:53)
Summary
The art of social engineering is interesting as it manipulates victims emotionally, not logically. Conspiracy theories, such as the flat-earth theory, are fascinating because they promote deep distrust in institutions and information.
ChapterThe Role of Social Engineering in Establishing Online Trust
Episode#272 – Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key to building deep relationships is to pay attention to people's wants, issues and problems.
49:33 - 51:45 (02:11)
Summary
The key to building deep relationships is to pay attention to people's wants, issues and problems. However, verifying trust online can be challenging as social engineering often feeds into what the victim wants to believe.