Simply Social Engineering

Labor Laundering: How Threat Actors Infiltrate Remote Work with Wade Wells

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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 methods to authenticate identity that can withstand deepfakes and deception.

Connect with Wade Wells:
https://www.antisyphontraining.com/course/cti-101-with-wade-wells/
https://www.bsidessd.org/
https://deathcon.io/

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theedmiroshow
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theedmiroshow
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Navigating AI and Human Security: A Chat with ChatGPT

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:46:48 -0400

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.

ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt

The Woman in Red With Dorota Kozlowska

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorota-kozlowska/
https://linktr.ee/womaninredpresents

What Keeps a CISO up at Night With Glen Sorensen

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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/
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Connect with your host, Eddie Miro:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theedmiroshow
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theedmiroshow
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Presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials

I Bowl and I Break Things: SE Lessons from InfoSecPat

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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 practical tips from years of breaking into buildings—and helping others break into the industry.

This episode is part tactics, part mentorship, and all signal.

Connect with Pat:
https://www.youtube.com/@InfoSecPat
@infosecpat on X and IG
https://infosec-pats-online-academy.teachable.com/p/pentesting-for-beginners

How to Be a Social Engineer (Or Just a Better Human)

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Professional Vishing and Threat Hunting with Edna Jonsson

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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.

We also talk about building community: from helping organize DEATHCon Orlando to founding the SEA Village at BSides Tampa and Orlando.

If you're curious about what it looks like to use social engineering both defensively and offensively—professionally and competitively—this one’s for you.

Connect with Edna:
https://www.tiktok.com/@et_hacks https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednajonsson/ https://edna.tech/

What Makes a Social Engineer?

Simply Cyber Media Group — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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 again every Wednesday at 1 PM Eastern for more Simply Social Engineering episodes!

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Connect with your host, Eddie Miro:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theedmiroshow
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UCcl9nF6CKLKzayrjMGw5h0g
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Presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials