Simply Social Engineering

In Episode 8 of Simply Social Engineering, Eddie Miro talks with Wade Wells about the growing threat of “labor laundering” — where North Korean IT workers and other threat actors infiltrate remote jobs to funnel money, gain access, and bypass sanctions. Tune in to hear how these operations are carried out, the social engineering tactics used to gain trust, the risks for businesses, and practical m...

In Episode 7 of Simply Social Engineering, Eddie Miro talks with ChatGPT, an AI language model. They explore the human element in AI, social engineering tactics, the psychology of influence, and practical ways to defend against emerging threats like deepfakes and AI-powered phishing. They also discuss non-judgmental validation, identity verification, and the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity. C...

In Episode 6 of Simply Social Engineering, Eddie Miro talks with Dorota Kozlowska—penetration tester, social engineer, content creator, and keynote speaker. They discuss the differences between team and solo work, tips for public speaking, essential hacking tools, and the underrated value of effective note-taking. Tune in for this insightful episode you do not want to miss! Connect with Dorota: ht...

In Episode 5 of Simply Social Engineering, Eddie Miro talks with Glen Sorensen, a vCISO and managing director, about security culture, practical defenses, and the real-world challenges SMBs face in combating social engineering. Connect with Glen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-sorensen/ https://bytewise.podbean.com/ ========================= Connect with your host, Eddie Miro: Linktree: https://...

In Episode 4 of Simply Social Engineering, Eddie Miro sits down with InfoSec Pat—pentester, content creator, and relentless community builder. Eddie and Pat discuss the real-world tactics of social engineering during red team engagements: how to practice SE, get past gatekeepers, and stay calm when things don’t go as planned. Then Pat shares field stories, becoming a creator and entrepreneur, and...

In Episode 3 of Simply Social Engineering, host Eddie Miro drops the theory and gets tactical. This solo episode is packed with real, actionable advice for improving your social skills—whether you're trying to get better at social engineering or just want to connect with people more effectively. No fluff, no gimmicks, just proven principles and field-tested habits that actually work. =============...

In this episode of Simply Social Engineering, host Eddie Miro is joined by Edna Jonsson, a cybersecurity engineer who applies social engineering in real-world operations. Edna shares insights from their work in threat hunting and detection engineering, as well as competitive experience as part of the Rizz Kitties team in the Social Engineering Community Village Vishing Competition at DEF CON 32. W...

In the first episode of Simply Social Engineering, host Eddie Miro shares his wild journey from a rough start in life to a career in cybersecurity. This episode kicks off a new show all about the human side of hacking: how people manipulate, persuade, and influence. Expect fresh takes, real stories, and interviews with social engineers and other sharp minds who know how to get results. Join us aga...