Socially Engineered

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Hollywood makes hacking look flashy. Reality makes it dangerous. On Socially Engineered, Brandon and Seth break down the hacks you see in movies, TV shows, video games, and books—and put them head‑to‑head with how cyber attacks actually happen in the real world. Each episode, we dissect fictional cyber incidents, walk through the attack step‑by‑step, and separate what works from what’s pure nonsense—and what’s terrifyingly plausible. We score each hack, debate its realism, and explain how the same attack would unfold against a real company, government, or individual today.

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Service Model - Killer Robots, God, and AI Warlords 20.02.2026 42:40

In this episode, we delve into the chilling possibilities of AI-driven cyber attacks, inspired by Adrian Chakovsky’s sci-fi narrative, "Service Model," where a rogue AI exploits firmware vulnerabilities to manipulate robots and networks. We explore the mechanics of these speculative threats, such as zero-day exploits and autonomous communication, and discuss the real-world implications f...

Life Free or Die Hard - Realism or Hollywood? 14.02.2026 31:37

In this episode of Socially Engineered, Seth and Brandon explore Life Free or Die Hard and find out how much Hollywood really exaggerates the truth. Have a topic you want to cover? Want to tell us your favorite hack? Or do you want to be on the show? Ping us at info@sociallyengineered.club.

Mercy (Movie Review) - How AI Will Forever Change Data Privacy 05.02.2026 57:58

This week, join Brandon and Seth as they delve into the world of Mercy and explore the transformative power of AI Agents. Discover the groundbreaking advancements AI brings to our lives, learn essential strategies to safeguard against agentic attacks, and understand the profound shifts in data privacy driven by AI technology.

BlackHat 22.01.2026 49:43

Today, Brandon and Seth join forces once again to talk about BlackHat staring Thor (Chris Hemsworth). Have a topic you want to cover? Want to tell us your favorite hack? Or do you want to be on the show? Ping us at info@sociallyengineered.club.

Hackers 15.01.2026 41:23

Brandon and Seth explore the movie 'Hackers' and evaluate the cybersecurity incidents depicted in the film. They analyze the movie's portrayal of hacking, cybersecurity, and the implications of fictional attacks. They also discuss the realism of the movie's depiction of 90s hacker culture and the security vulnerabilities portrayed in the film. Have a topic you want to cover? Want t...