Ep. 70 - Hotmail Honeypot: Catching Cheaters through Fake E-Greeting Cards // Mishaal Khan
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About This Episode
Join James as he sits down with Mishaal Khan, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in outsmarting attackers. From his early days hacking PC games to his current mission of safeguarding high-profile individuals, Mishaal offers fascinating insights into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social engineering. Discover how he’s intentionally erased his digital footprint, including keeping his own photos offline, hear the intriguing story of how he exposed cheaters using fake e-greeting cards, and learn why you should proactively "stalk yourself" to secure your personal data before someone else does.
About Our Guest
Mishaal is a highly respected figure in cybersecurity, with expertise in ethical hacking, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), social engineering, and privacy. Mishaal's engaging approach involves live demos, making cybersecurity accessible and enjoyable, while his strength lies in rapidly enhancing organizations' security posture, saving time and budget.
As a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), Mishaal secures organizations and provides executive-level consultancy to manage cyber risk and prevent breaches. His extensive experience and insights, detailed in his book "The Phantom CISO," showcase his journey from an entry-level position to a leadership role in cybersecurity. Mishaal, with certifications including CCIE, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Social Engineer, and Certified OSINT Professional, remains at the forefront of technology, contributing his time to shape the industry's future. With over two decades of experience, he is a sought-after speaker who has spoken at the worlds most premiere cybersecurity conferences like Black Hat, 3 times at DEF CON, 6 times at Wild West Hacking Fest, SANs, and TEDx.
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