Psychology of Cybercrime Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Psychology of Cybercrime Podcast

Mark T. Hofmann

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Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 5

Cybersecurity can be exciting! Mark T. Hofmann is a well known Profiling-Expert (CNN, Forbes, 60 Minutes Australia) and takes you on a journey into the mind of hackers. What motivates hackers? What are their latest Social Engineering techniques? How can we protect ourselves? More than 90% of Cyberattacks are caused by human error. Humans are the weakest link in Cybersecurity, – but something can be done about it. Monthly interviews with leading experts on the Psychology of Cybercrime.

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https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/
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https://thehauntedhacker.com/
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https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cyber-choices
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FBI Cyber-Profiling with former FBI-Profiler Tim Pappa

Episode 4

Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 53:52

FBI Cyber Profiling with Tim Pappa

Tim Pappa is a former FBI Profiler and has served for more than 16 years. He was part of the FBIs Behavioral Analysis Unit 2, focused on Cyber offenders. In this episode you will learn why some hackers may be more vulnerable than you might think and we also talked about "aspirational motives" or what your Instagram Profile tells me about your personality. Great journey into the wold of Cyber Profiling with a former FBI Profiler (Tim Pappa).

Content of this episode:

Chapter 1: Focus on Behavior
Chapter 2: Connecting the dots
Chapter 3: Cyber Profiling
Chapter 4: What your Facebook Profile reveals about your personality
Chapter 5: Profiling Hackers
Chapter 6: Ransomware Negotiations
Chapter 7: Cybersecurity Awareness
Chapter 8: Complete the Sentence...
Chapter 9: Marks Summary

Website & Speaking inquiries Mark T. Hofmann (host):

https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/

#cybersecurity #hacker #psychology #fbi #profiling

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Crime Prevention - How do kids become cybercriminals? | With Alan Merrett, National Crime Agency

Episode 3

Sunday, February 25, 2024 • Duration 35:01

Crime Prevention - How do kids become cybercriminals?

Most hacker start learning their skills at a very young age (10-15 years old). But who are they? What are the motives? Where do they learn their skills? Whats the role of YouTube, Gaming and the parents? Are there some red flags for teachers and parents? What can we do to prevent kids from becoming cybercriminals?

Guests: Alan Merrett from UKs National Crime Agency (NCA) and Mike Jones (Ex-Anonymous Hacker).

Mark T. Hofmann talks in this episode to Alan Merrett from the National Crime Agency (UK) about their Cyber Prevent Program and asks Hacker Mike Jones how it started, when he was a kid.

Chapter 1 - Invisible Talents

Chapter 2 - Who are these kids?

Chapter 3 - Motives

Chapter 4 - Where do they learn their skills?

Chapter 5 - Red flags for teachers and parents

Chapter 6- Crime prevention

National Crime Agency, Cyber Choices Program:

https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cyber-choices

Mark T. Hofmann Booking & Contact:

https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/

Mike Jones Booking & Contact:

https://thehauntedhacker.com/

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Inside The Mind of a Hacker

Episode 2

Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 43:02

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Inside the mind of a hacker (Ex-Anonymous)

Mike Jones is known is the haunted hacker. He was one of the early founding members of Anonymous, the (in)famous hacktivist group. Mike was also a member of an APT group, before the FBI got him. He made a deal and became a confidential FBI-informant.

So Mike has been on the good side, the bad side and somewhere in between. Is he a black hat? A white hat? A grey hat? You are about to find out.

He gives rare insights into his mind, hacktivism, APT groups and his time on the dark side.

Website & Speaking Inquiries Mike Jones:

www.thehauntedhacker.com

Website & Speaking inquiries Mark T. Hofmann (host):

https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/

#cybersecurity #hacker #psychology

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Introduction to the Psychology of Cybercrime

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, January 14, 2024 • Duration 33:30

What motivates hackers? What are their latest Social Engineering techniques? How can we become a “human firewall‘”? More than 90% of Cyberattacks are caused by human error. Humans are Cybersecurities weakest link, – but something can be done about it.

Mark T. Hofmann is a Crime- & Intelligence Analyst, Business Psychologist and well-known expert and Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker.

Hofmann has met and anonymously interviewed hackers. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of hackers and an inspiring introduction to the Psychology of Cybercrime.

Contact & Booking:

https://www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/

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Season 1

Saturday, January 13, 2024 • Duration 01:28

Welcome to the Psychology of Cybercrime Podcast!

Cybercrime is not just a technical problem, it's a psychological problem. I am Mark T. Hofmann, a business psychologist, Crime Analyst and Keynote Speaker and I have a unique approach. I go the the darknet and try to learn from hackers first hand: Who are they? What are their motives? Where do hackers learn their skills? How do hackers use AI and Deepfakes? How can we protect ourselves?

I will talk to some of the leading experts and hackers.

Are you ready for a journey into the mind of hackers? Let's get started, but don't say I didn't warn you. You may get heavily inspired!

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