Shelby Dacko
The Journey to Becoming a Human Risk Analyst
When people hear that I get to write phishing emails and make vishing calls for a living, the first question […] ...
Child Safety on the Internet
“How do I keep my child safe on the internet?” This question is hard to answer in a few minutes […] ...
End of Year Scams
As 2023 comes to an end, it brings along with it a time many people look forward to: the holiday […] ...
Across A River
As I waded across a river at 2am, I thought to myself… who else’s job entails this? I came into […] ...
Be Prepared for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As your alarm goes off you roll over and pick up your phone. Turning the alarm off, you check your […] ...
Understanding Communication Styles
Social-Engineer | | communication, communication styles, DISC, Newsletter, Shelby Dacko, social engineering
Picture this; you’re sitting in a restaurant with five of your friends. Two of them are Sam and Alex. When […] ...
Human Hacking Conference – Year BETA
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2020 was the kickoff of our first annual Human Hacking Conference (HHC), and unless you’ve been living under a rock (or you don’t follow us on social media), you’ve heard ...
Vishing Techniques in Everyday Life
Social-Engineer | | Chris Hadnagy, communication, Curt Klump, ego suspension, General, HHC, human hacking conference, non-judgmental, OSINT, pentesting, Psychological principles, Robin Dreeke, SECOM, Shelby Dacko, social engineer, social engineering, Validation, vishing
Professional social engineers use various techniques to leverage communication fundamentals to their advantage. However, do you have to be a social engineer to use these techniques yourself? Absolutely not! In ...
Acting Skills Helped Me Become a Vishing Professional
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Our readers often ask about acting skills and classes. Curt Klump is sharing how acting skills helped him become a vishing professional. The post Acting Skills Helped Me Become a Vishing Professional ...
The Human Hacking Conference 2021: Plan to be Amazed!
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The Human Hacking Conference (HHC) is a cornerstone educational event where you receive expert training on how to hack thoughts, actions, and the people around you. In our June blog we're introducing ...