Hacking Humans

Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan team up weekly on Hacking Humans to focus on something most security podcasts only touch on in passing: the human side of cybercrime. Social engineering, phishing, scams, manipulation tactics — this show from N2K Networks (the same team behind CyberWire Daily) is entirely dedicated to how attackers exploit people rather than code. The format is relaxed and conversational. Bittner and Carrigan have an easy rapport — Bittner brings his journalist background and Carrigan provides the technical perspective from his work at Johns Hopkins. They break down real-world scam attempts, dissect phishing campaigns, and explain the psychology behind why these attacks actually work. Maria Varmazis also joins regularly, adding another voice to the mix. One of the show's best features is "Catch of the Day," where listeners submit scam emails, texts, and calls they have received, and the hosts break them down. It turns audience participation into genuinely useful education. The show also runs "Only Malware in the Building" bonus episodes monthly, featuring guest experts like Selena Larson from Proofpoint. With 746 episodes and counting, a 4.6 star rating, and a focus that fills a real gap in security podcasting, Hacking Humans is a smart pick for anyone who deals with security awareness or just wants to stop falling for phishing emails.