Episode
90: Jenny
1:12:17
Published: Tue Apr 13 2021
Description
Meet Jenny Radcliffe, the People Hacker. She’s a social engineer and physical penetration tester. Which means she gets paid to break into buildings and test their security. In this episode she tells us a few stories of some penetration testing jobs she’s done. Sponsors Support for this show comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. This podcast is sponsored by Navisite. Accelerate IT transformation to respond to new demands, lower costs and prepare for whatever comes next. Visit Navisite.com/go. View all active sponsors. Sources humanfactorsecurity.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Con artists in Japan would intentionally bump into tourists and drop bad watermelons, making them seem like expensive ones, then demand money for the “damages”.
00:00 - 04:35 (04:35)
Summary
Con artists in Japan would intentionally bump into tourists and drop bad watermelons, making them seem like expensive ones, then demand money for the “damages”. This is an example of a common scam technique used by con artists to persuade people into giving them money.
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Jenny and her cousins explore an abandoned zoo at night, which had recently been shut down due to animal abuse issues.
04:35 - 10:33 (05:57)
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Jenny and her cousins explore an abandoned zoo at night, which had recently been shut down due to animal abuse issues. While trying to find their way around, they stumble upon the lion exhibit only to find out the lion is not there.
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A young Jenny Read discusses her experience with a potential robbery job someone offered her on the phone.
10:33 - 14:00 (03:26)
Summary
A young Jenny Read discusses her experience with a potential robbery job someone offered her on the phone.
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A person throws a book onto a restricted area, gets caught by security, and tries to get out of trouble by pretending to be looking for a politician.
14:00 - 18:31 (04:31)
Summary
A person throws a book onto a restricted area, gets caught by security, and tries to get out of trouble by pretending to be looking for a politician.
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The use of OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence Gathering) is essential for effective social engineering as it helps create a complete story.
18:32 - 24:47 (06:14)
Summary
The use of OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence Gathering) is essential for effective social engineering as it helps create a complete story. OSINT collection is the first step in every social engineering job, as gaining access to sensitive information, like email, can reveal crucial business deals, whereabouts, and other private details.
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The vulnerability of our personal lives is explored through various examples such as how trusting people can expose us and why emotions like love and care can be exploited.
24:47 - 30:18 (05:30)
Summary
The vulnerability of our personal lives is explored through various examples such as how trusting people can expose us and why emotions like love and care can be exploited.
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Dr Rhys Jones explains that to understand why certain people have power, you need to understand their motivation and fears.
30:18 - 38:13 (07:55)
Summary
Dr Rhys Jones explains that to understand why certain people have power, you need to understand their motivation and fears. This requires careful consideration of the target audience and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.
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The importance of money is not only about financial matters, it can reflect someone's efforts, achievements, or even be related to sex.
38:13 - 43:45 (05:31)
Summary
The importance of money is not only about financial matters, it can reflect someone's efforts, achievements, or even be related to sex. In social media, people's worth is often measured by how much money they possess.
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A security tester describes her experience testing office security by entering an unlocked office and inserting a USB drive into a strange computer, and discusses the effectiveness of protest tactics in different cultures.
43:46 - 50:51 (07:05)
Summary
A security tester describes her experience testing office security by entering an unlocked office and inserting a USB drive into a strange computer, and discusses the effectiveness of protest tactics in different cultures.
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A burglar was hired to break into a house to find an address book for a client.
50:51 - 56:28 (05:36)
Summary
A burglar was hired to break into a house to find an address book for a client. While the job paid a few thousand pounds and only took two days, going through the process felt a bit cloak and dagger.
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A transcriber describes a situation where they were conducting an interview for a potential security audit but became overwhelmed with anxiety.
1:00:47 - 1:06:08 (05:21)
Summary
A transcriber describes a situation where they were conducting an interview for a potential security audit but became overwhelmed with anxiety. They share their experience of feeling like they were going to laugh, being on the brink of getting sick, and how they pushed through the situation.
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A man recounts his experience playing the role of a burglar-for-hire as a security test.
1:06:08 - 1:11:30 (05:21)
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A man recounts his experience playing the role of a burglar-for-hire as a security test.
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Learn about social engineering and how it is used to manipulate people into divulging sensitive information.
1:11:30 - 1:12:27 (00:56)
Summary
Learn about social engineering and how it is used to manipulate people into divulging sensitive information. Check out Jenny Radcliffe's podcast and company, Human Factor Security, for more insights on the topic.