Crime Prevention - How do kids become cybercriminals? Most hacker start learning their skills at a very young age (10-15 years old). But who are they? What are the motives? Where do they learn their skills? Whats the role of YouTube, Gaming and the parents? Are there some red flags for teachers and parents? What can we do to prevent kids from becoming cybercriminals? Guests: Alan Merrett from UKs National Crime Agency (NCA) and Mike Jones (Ex-Anonymous Hacker).  Mark T. Hofmann talks in this episode to Alan Merrett from the National Crime Agency (UK) about their Cyber Prevent Program and ..read more

Follow to make sure you don't miss the next episodes. Inside the mind of a hacker (Ex-Anonymous) Mike Jones is known is the haunted hacker. He was one of the early founding members of Anonymous, the (in)famous hacktivist group. Mike was also a member of an APT group, before the FBI got him. He made a deal and became a confidential FBI-informant. So Mike has been on the good side, the bad side and somewhere in between. Is he a black hat? A white hat? A grey hat? You are about to find out. He gives rare insights into his mind, hacktivism, APT groups and his time on the dark side. Website & S ..read more

What motivates hackers? What are their latest Social Engineering techniques? How can we become a “human firewall‘”? More than 90% of Cyberattacks are caused by human error. Humans are Cybersecurities weakest link, – but something can be done about it. Mark T. Hofmann is a Crime- & Intelligence Analyst, Business Psychologist and well-known expert and Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker.  Hofmann has met and anonymously interviewed hackers. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of hackers and an inspiring introduction to the Psychology of Cybercrime.  Contact & Booking:  https ..read more