N2K Networks
Hacking Humans
Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.
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Ransomware (noun) [Word Notes] 21.04.2026 7:46
Malware that disables a system in exchange for a ransom, usually by encrypting the system's data until the user pays for the decryption key. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/ransomware Audio reference link: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.d6a9f744-47b0-ac70-aa56-b31fd0f58482&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_season&r=web
Who is winning the scam game? 16.04.2026 57:37
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and cri...
Service Set Identifier (SSID) (noun) [Word Notes] 14.04.2026 5:42
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. The name of a wireless access point. CyberWire Glossary link. Audio reference link: SSID Management - CompTIA Security+ SY0-401: 1.5, Professor Messer, uploaded August 3rd, 2014.
When “opportunity” knocks, don’t answer. 09.04.2026 49:09
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal ex...
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) (noun) [Word Notes] 07.04.2026 8:37
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A U.S. Government specification for data encryption using an asymmetric key algorithm. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/advanced-encryption-standard Audio reference link: papadoc73. “Claude Debussy: Clair De Lune.” YouTube, YouTube, 6 Oct. 2008.
Who’s logging in? [OMITB] 07.04.2026 42:39
Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by her co...
The fine print of fraud. 02.04.2026 41:13
This week, Maria Varmazis and Joe Carrigan, joined by friend of the show Michele Kellerman, dig into the latest social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits making headlines. Dave Bittner is tied up covering RSA, but will be back next week. First up, a follow-up from listener Bruce, who was...
The evolving face of AI deepfakes. 26.03.2026 48:02
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits t...
When AI wears a suit and tie. 19.03.2026 49:17
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are...
Domain Naming System (DNS) (noun) [Word Notes] 17.03.2026 9:31
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A system that translates text-based URLs to their underlying numerical IP addresses. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/domain-name-system-dns Audio reference link: HistoryHeard. “History Heard: Paul Mockapetris.” YouTube, YouTube, 5 Apr. 2009.
Defending against unlimited penalty shots. [Hacking Humans Live!] 12.03.2026 1:02:52
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner head to Orlando to attend ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World 2026 (ZTW). There, they discussed the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are makin...
Pretexting (noun) [Word Notes] 10.03.2026 6:07
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A social engineering technique in which a threat actor poses as a trusted person or entity in order to trick the victim into disclosing information or performing an action that benefits the attacker. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/pretexting Audio reference link: “Batch Pin Hurt Charlize Theron Skin | the Italian Job (2003) Mov...
Identity theft gets a raise. 05.03.2026 56:31
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making h...
Web Application Firewall (noun) [Word Notes] 03.03.2026 8:59
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A layer seven firewall designed to block threats at the application layer of the open system interconnection model, the OSI model. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/web-application-firewall Audio reference link: “VCF East 9.1 - Ches' Computer Security Adventures - Bill Cheswick.” YouTube, 29 Dec. 2015, https://youtu.be/trR1cuBtcP...
AI ate my homework. 26.02.2026 51:39
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines...
COBIT (noun) [Word Notes] 24.02.2026 7:06
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. An IT governance framework developed by ISACA. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/cobit Audio reference link: isacappc. “How Do You Explain Cobit to Your Dad – or Your CEO?” YouTube, YouTube, 24 Aug. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYATVkddIyw.
The voice on the other end. 19.02.2026 45:43
This week, hosts Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus Space Daily show), Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering...
Security Service Edge (SSE) (noun) [Word Notes] 17.02.2026 8:17
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A security architecture that incorporates the cloud shared responsibility model, a vendor provided security stack, and network peering with one or more of the big content providers and their associated fiber networks. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/security-service-edge Audio reference link: Netskope (2022). What is Security Se...
Love was the hook. 12.02.2026 1:06:12
This week, hosts Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus Space Daily show), Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phi...
Domain spoofing (noun) [Word Notes] 10.02.2026 7:55
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A social engineering tactic in which hackers build a malicious domain to mimic a legitimate one. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/domain-spoofing Audio reference link: “Mission Impossible Fallout - Hospital Scene.” YouTube, YouTube, 8 Oct. 2018,
Trust me, I’m legit. 05.02.2026 51:19
This week, while Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus Space Daily show) is out at a conference, hosts Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan are joined by friend of the show Michele Kell...
When legit is the trick: Phishing’s sneaky new moves. [OMITB] 03.02.2026 39:55
Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by her co-hosts ...
Secure Web Gateway (noun) [Word Notes] 03.02.2026 9:22
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A layer seven firewall that sits in line at the boundary between the internet and an organization's network perimeter that allows security policy enforcement and can perform certain prevention and detection tasks. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/secure-web-gateway Audio reference link: Vintage Computer Federation (2015). VCF Eas...
Cold weather, hot scams. 29.01.2026 46:12
This week, hosts Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus Space Daily show) are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal e...
Indicators of Compromise (noun) [Word Notes] 27.01.2026 6:59
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. Digital evidence that a system or network has been breached. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/indicator-of-compromise Audio reference link: ”Suicide or Murder? | The Blind Banker | Sherlock,” uploaded by Sherlock, 18 October 2015
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