Profiling Hackers - The Psychology of Cybercrime | Mark T. Hoffmann | TEDxHHL

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What motivates hackers? What are their psychological manipulation techniques? How can we become a "human firewall'"? More than 90% of cyberattacks are due to human error. Humans are the weakest link in Cybersecurity. But something can be done.
Mark T. Hofmann is a Profiler, trained and certified in the US. He is a university lecturer for Behavioral- & Cyber Psychology and sought-after Keynote Speaker on Cybersecurity. Hofmann has met and anonymously interviewed hackers and will take you on a journey into the mind of the perpetrator. Get an inspiring insight into the psychology of cybercrime from one of the best-known profilers. He focuses on the human factor and shows how we can become a "human firewall" and detect social engineering attacks.
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Mark T. Hofmann is a Crime- & Intelligence Analyst (“Profiler”), trained and certified in the United States of America. He studied Business Psychology and conducted scientific interviews with psychopaths, criminals and hackers to understand the internal perspective.
Already at a young age he trained police officers in Profiling & Interrogation Techniques. Today, he is one of the leading experts in his field, a university lecturer for Behavioral- & Cyber Psychology, and an internationally sought-after Key Note Speaker.
His clients include law enforcement agencies, companies of all sizes, global players, banks, NGOs and some of the worlds top negotiators. Hofmann is known through international TV- & Streaming-Productions.
www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/e... This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@cooltidbits
@cooltidbits Рік тому
"With everything we do, we show something of who we are." Yes absolutely I love it when people understand this and have also educated themselves on the psychology of what those actions ACTUALLY mean instead of just guessing.
@rebeccadcarl
@rebeccadcarl Рік тому
True, lots of people projecting their own trauma onto the way a person behaves
@williammathews1648
@williammathews1648 Рік тому
"I fooled you while explaining how you have been fooled" is a pretty tough pill to swallow
@judgekevin6935
@judgekevin6935 Рік тому
It's genuinely frustrating to hear that the majority of hackers are young, well educated, men from well off backgrounds and yes it's easy to come to the conclusion that they're doing it for thrills.
@emmashubert
@emmashubert 10 місяців тому
I always thought hackers were just in it for the money, but this presentation made me think differently. The thrill-seeking aspect and desire to challenge the system definitely adds another layer to their motives.
@waltersiegismund
@waltersiegismund 9 місяців тому
As someone working in IT security, this talk resonates with me. It highlights the constant efforts put into upgrading and renewing our security measures to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. It's a never-ending battle, but we are determined to protect our systems and users from potential threats.
@pagetderosier5267
@pagetderosier5267 Рік тому
It's fascinating to learn that cybercriminals often work in organized, company-like structures, not just a kid in a hoodie sitting in front of a laptop.
@rosiealturo14
@rosiealturo14 11 місяців тому
It's really eye-opening to realize that cybercrime is not just a technical issue but a psychological and management problem... We need to focus on educating and empowering people to be the first line of defense against cyberattacks! Especially those who are a little older and can't necessarily spot when something is off...
@vivianacorinacabarcaherrera
@vivianacorinacabarcaherrera 10 місяців тому
The example of the art of misdirection was crazy.... It's scary to think how hackers can manipulate us while explaining how we've been hacked.
@iamsamfemia
@iamsamfemia 10 місяців тому
I appreciate the emphasis on human error as the weakest link in cybersecurity... It's a reminder that even the most secure systems can be compromised if individuals are manipulated. We all need to be responsible for our actions online and understand there are consequences for them in the real world
@winnipooh3212
@winnipooh3212 Рік тому
I'm only two minutes into this talk and I'm so into it already. The things he says about decisions, actions and language revealing who people are is super interesting to me
@averisalon
@averisalon Рік тому
ikr!! it's so interesting!! but also reminds me of why i am so paranoid about my pw and stuff :|
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
Mark you are a person right up my alley. Where do I find friends like this?
@tommyruk
@tommyruk 9 місяців тому
Cybercrime is an unfortunate reality of our interconnected world. I appreciate the way this talk shows the importance of education, caution, and proactive security measures. Remember, it's better to be safe than sorry
@rachelliying2171
@rachelliying2171 2 роки тому
The most frustrating is that victims can only suffer like sitting ducks while these cybercriminals get in their ways. There is no weapon for victims to defend themselves in the process except than just changing new devices.
@phillipnzioka8615
@phillipnzioka8615 2 роки тому
its because they choose their victims well, someone who cannot do anything to help themselves
@kso35
@kso35 2 роки тому
I work in cybersecurity. Your comment is not entirely true. Most individuals get hacked because they fall prey to phishing emails. If you fall prey to a phishing email they can get access to your credentials. Most they time, they pile these into a list to sell on the dark web. This means people need to get highly aware and knowledgeable about how to spot fake emails. Learn as much as you can about how to spot phishing emails. People don't have to just surrender and let it happen, they can proactively protect themselves by learning. Also, one should use a password manager and never use the same password for more than one account. That is critical. People have to keep all their systems up to date with the latest software updates including mobile devices.
@susiesa8295
@susiesa8295 Рік тому
that is so right! can not fight losers hiding behind their computers and who are very obsessed with me. i have changed so many damn phones and this person has managed to get in each one!! this cyberfreak is so unhinged she is outright trying to frame us with lies while she snoops on my household ! no words to describe this sob what she has done to my life!
@uhkshuhy
@uhkshuhy 7 місяців тому
​@@susiesa8295Learn to hack
@Daysgone_by
@Daysgone_by 4 місяці тому
​@@susiesa8295😮; What did you do to deserve that?
@stanforeman3951
@stanforeman3951 Рік тому
Profiling hackers can reveal so much about their motives and psychology. It's interesting to see how their language choices can provide clues about their origin and personality.
@easyrider9366
@easyrider9366 11 місяців тому
The analysis of language and behavior in profiling hackers is truly fascinating. It's amazing how something as simple as spelling a word differently can provide insights into someone's background and origin
@thirzel
@thirzel 7 місяців тому
as long as hackers do not know about ChatGPT. 🙂
@randipowers
@randipowers Рік тому
Mark you are spot on about there being a sense of urgency to response to hacker's messages. That's one of the give aways to look out for.
@gazioktay441
@gazioktay441 10 місяців тому
The analysis of language to profile hackers is intriguing. It's amazing how small details like spelling can provide insights into their identity.
@amagodatfortnite
@amagodatfortnite Рік тому
I was totally hooked from the moment Mark described the picture of a hacker being in a blaq hoodie.
@chantalbrovic
@chantalbrovic 11 місяців тому
The motives behind hackers' actions are quite intriguing. It's surprising that despite their intelligence and education, they choose the path of crime. Perhaps the thrill of beating the system and outsmarting authorities is what drives them.
@D.von.N
@D.von.N День тому
If they think they can keep getting away with big crimes, they aren't smart enough.
@iamtheunusualsuspect
@iamtheunusualsuspect 10 місяців тому
As a self-proclaimed cybersecurity ninja, I thought I knew it all. But this presentation humbled me. The world of cybercrime is like an ever-changing maze. Time to sharpen my katana and level up my firewall skills
@EvelinaNinudottir
@EvelinaNinudottir Рік тому
That part about women being such good spies paritally due to sexism is so interesting. I've wondered why so many social engineers are women. One woman told of her career and said she often got away with causing a scene or being really reserved due to sexist stereotypes about women being 'hysterical' or shy and innocent.
@charlesaddington
@charlesaddington 10 місяців тому
Thank you for this very informative and much needed presentation Mr. Hoffmann, quite a few of us need to be doing better at protecting ourselves.
@kathy-ward
@kathy-ward Рік тому
Wow the part about being able to manipulate someone into giving out their password is super interesting. Makes me think about when people would do those posts saying "your p0rn star name is your first pet and the first street you lived on." and people would happily post what theirs were not realizing those are the most common security questions when resetting a password!
@Alexe829
@Alexe829 9 місяців тому
This man is one of the best in profession.
@kamilanotthevip
@kamilanotthevip 9 місяців тому
I'm a teacher and I can't tell you how helpful I found this talk... It sheds light on the evolving nature of cybercrime, which helps me better educate my students about online safety and the importance of practicing secure online behavior. It's an eye-opening resource that I'll integrate into my curriculum
@phillipnzioka8615
@phillipnzioka8615 2 роки тому
its a wonderful speech. i feel inspired
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
Hofmann is a fake! He hasn't psychological skills , was never employed at german police. He bought titles to think being an expert of a criminalist. Nothing ! Germany has real experts in profiling ! Axel Horn and he has skills from FBI. Alex Petermann is a real policeman with such skills. Lydia Beneke is a psychologist..
@randomlabs1784
@randomlabs1784 Рік тому
I don't think that's quite the reaction he was expecting kkkk
@tomdashwood9578
@tomdashwood9578 Рік тому
It's a really interesting point that he makes about how it doesn't matter how good the door is. I seriously always thought hacking was just done through coding and not the people themselves being manipulated.
@asherPreynolds
@asherPreynolds Рік тому
Wow I was genuinely shocked by the picture at the 4:20 mark. Not what I was expecting at all.
@kahlodiego5299
@kahlodiego5299 10 місяців тому
Its extra special when its your family.
@Cookwvy0
@Cookwvy0 9 місяців тому
Brother definitely I feel you
@danielj5266
@danielj5266 2 дні тому
It can be my family, and it may be others pretending to be my family via AI.
@isabelledanska
@isabelledanska 10 місяців тому
Phishing emails have become increasingly sophisticated, especially the way they play on our fears and the way they emulate an urgency to take immediate action. We all need to be cautious and double-check before clicking any suspicious links.
@raulascaso
@raulascaso Рік тому
It's important to remember that cybercrime not only affects the victim, but also the perpetrator. Profiling hackers can help identify potential offenders early on and steer them towards more positive and legal pursuits.
@maristo3967
@maristo3967 2 роки тому
Super interesting, I could listen for hours!
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
Hofmann is a fake! He hasn't psychological skills , was never employed at german police. He bought titles to think being an expert of a criminalist. Nothing ! Germany has real experts in profiling ! Axel Horn and he has skills from FBI. Alex Petermann is a real policeman with such skills. Lydia Beneke is a psychologist.
@lutschlatsch
@lutschlatsch Рік тому
If only somebody told him that the P in psychology is silent I would 100 percent agree :)
@burda2809
@burda2809 Рік тому
@@lutschlatsch Hofmann is a fake, like I wrote!
@andrenotagiant2752
@andrenotagiant2752 Рік тому
Man I'm so glad I clicked on this haha so much interesting stuff being explained and honestly I had no idea about a lot of it.
@knockitdownagain
@knockitdownagain 10 місяців тому
This talk has me really worried about my Nan. She's just starting to get involved in the digital world and I doubt she's aware of the risks of cybercrime. Guess I'll be sharing this with her and trying to educate them a little bit! 😅
@mygiftisme
@mygiftisme Рік тому
I've been hacked 4 times, once a Trojan on my PC, twice on my credit card and another time on social media. So frustrating.
@billconconi
@billconconi Рік тому
right, me too, thanks for sending me this...
@phillipnorris3rd
@phillipnorris3rd Рік тому
me too!
@MarkTHofmann
@MarkTHofmann Рік тому
Hopefully this helps to prevent the 5th attack.
@micdaskel3313
@micdaskel3313 Рік тому
I dare say we will see an entire generation that is capable of this and will use it to even the playing field.
@desaiaish1843
@desaiaish1843 2 роки тому
Good Information
@margaretstrom
@margaretstrom Рік тому
I read an article about one of these businesses and how it was structured in an actual office building and the guy being interviewed talked about the different people he had scammed....but he also talked about an older woman who he has a friendship with now and they send each other birthday cards.... wild world out there.
@evanmosk
@evanmosk 10 місяців тому
The hacker profile statistics were surprising. The fact that the majority are young, intelligent, and well-educated raises questions about why they choose cybercrime over legal avenues. It's a complex issue.
@eric-tran
@eric-tran 10 місяців тому
The sympathy principle used by hackers is an interesting psychological tactic. Exploiting our trust and likability is a clever way to gain access to our sensitive information. We must be cautious and skeptical of unexpected sympathy
@NoWay64
@NoWay64 2 роки тому
Wonderful english, after two minutes I didn't even realize anymore it wasn't german and I understood everything. Very interesting topic and informations
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
Hofmann is a fake! He hasn't psychological skills , was never employed at german police. He bought titles to think being an expert of a criminalist. Nothing ! Germany has real experts in profiling ! Axel Horn and he has skills from FBI. Alex Petermann is a real policeman with such skills. Lydia Beneke is a psychologist..
@NoisyDusty
@NoisyDusty 11 місяців тому
The sympathy principle is a clever manipulation tactic employed by hackers. Exploiting our trust and natural inclination to help others makes us vulnerable to their schemes. It's a reminder to be cautious even in seemingly innocent situations
@GianlucaP81
@GianlucaP81 Рік тому
very interesting
@daphnefish
@daphnefish 11 місяців тому
As the saying goes, 'amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people.' It's a reminder that cybersecurity is not just a technical issue, but also a human and management problem.
@lisa-lio
@lisa-lio Рік тому
The cost of cybercrime to businesses is enormous, both in terms of financial losses and damage to reputation. Profiling hackers is an important step in developing effective cybersecurity strategies to protect business assets
@1edty
@1edty Рік тому
I must be so hard to do this dudes job and not think of those people as just the lowest
@claire-mortimer
@claire-mortimer 10 місяців тому
I feel like this talk is going to have me questioning every email I click and pretending I'm living in a digital spy thriller!
@liamperry1476
@liamperry1476 Рік тому
"Human-hacking" is a frightening term to me. Do you also have sociopaths on that list? Because anyone looking to exploit a persons vulnerabilities must surely be lacking in some fundamental empathy.
@xoxo_karrie_xoxo
@xoxo_karrie_xoxo Рік тому
Makes me a little more scared of cyber crime to be honest!
@rebeccadcarl
@rebeccadcarl Рік тому
Honestly everyone over the age of 30 should watch this, _particularly_ the stuff he gets to around the 9:22 mark
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
3:12 🙂
@siarajardine
@siarajardine Рік тому
I remember seeing the movie "hackers" and thinking how cool they all were because they were doing stuff that brought down huge corporations but in reality most hackers just want to mess up everyday regular people.
@Lulu-99
@Lulu-99 Рік тому
I like the concept of a human firewall. We really are the weakest point of security 😂
@elisabetefiaschi2188
@elisabetefiaschi2188 Рік тому
in brazil it's not crime cyber crimes, you can enter in another person personal informations and do whatever you like because it's not crime, it's a good place for hacker to do perpetration testing and invade other people personal information, it happened with me, police office or government don't worry about this there.
@TheRubenZepeda
@TheRubenZepeda 9 місяців тому
Wow, cybercrime is the real-life version of 'The Matrix.' I can almost see Neo dodging phishing emails and using his antivirus kung fu. Time to upgrade my digital sunglasses 😂
@veneramusic2153SoundLoveTV
@veneramusic2153SoundLoveTV 5 місяців тому
💙
@g8m8
@g8m8 Рік тому
I can relate to the fact that hackers want the challenge of "beating the system" and being smarter than the FBI. With high intelligence and big egos makes sense.
@linasuchodolskyte
@linasuchodolskyte Рік тому
There are several youtube videos showing hacking call centres in India showing how they operate - unbelievable the audacity.
@happyamandaryan
@happyamandaryan Рік тому
yes there's also a great episode of the podcast Reply All about this!
@IdowuAkinde
@IdowuAkinde Рік тому
@Cookwvy0
@Cookwvy0 9 місяців тому
I'm being cyberstalked by some hackers. Oddly enough their my sisters friends and she hacks too me specifically. They leave behind too many digital footprints though
@KCastarrossi
@KCastarrossi 6 місяців тому
and that was a walkout
@happyamandaryan
@happyamandaryan Рік тому
The ones that always make me laugh are the text messages saying I have unpaid tolls and my car will lose it's registration... I don't even have a licence!!!
@andreshedberg
@andreshedberg Рік тому
So not hard to believe that humans are the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain
@jackiehathway
@jackiehathway Рік тому
Some of this stuff is pretty smart when you get to it, such a shame the people coming up with this stuff would rather scam people than try to help them
@happybarker
@happybarker Рік тому
One quick way to spot a potential hacker is by their spelling and sentence construction. When English isn't your first language you can make mistakes.
@nothx3299
@nothx3299 Рік тому
It's alarming to learn that human error is the cause of over 90% of cyberattacks and security breaches. We need to better educate and train people to be more vigilant and aware of cybersecurity risks
@sohamachrekar8779
@sohamachrekar8779 Рік тому
Amazing .... Yess I'm Indian and our call centre are shits, they are shaming name of my Nation ......
@DLSSelfGamer
@DLSSelfGamer 3 місяці тому
😮😮
@user-bh8ex8md5p
@user-bh8ex8md5p Місяць тому
Can cybercrime arrest tgs dubai hackers in my devices who is psychology affecting my whole life since 6 yrs
@kylehill4437
@kylehill4437 2 роки тому
Uhhh console can definitely green text
@babulbabul6900
@babulbabul6900 2 роки тому
Bangladesh
@babulbabul6900
@babulbabul6900 2 роки тому
I can I can not...
@babulbabul6900
@babulbabul6900 2 роки тому
But I am not properly well and hope to repect follow cyber gudelines...
@thejohntitor
@thejohntitor Рік тому
The bit about the call centres in foreign countries really makes me upset. Like do these people know what they're doing? Do they not care because they just think all westerners are rich?
@asherPreynolds
@asherPreynolds Рік тому
Yeah it's pretty shocking isn't it?
@adairamacdonald
@adairamacdonald Рік тому
I can't help but think about when Anonymous was a thing and everyone really thought they would hack all the banks and reset everyone's debt to zero. I was in my early 20's and really thought it would happen 😅
@thelamrirachid
@thelamrirachid Рік тому
I foolishly responded to a message from what I thought was the Microsoft Service Centre and soon realised it was a scam.
@CuriouslyWatching
@CuriouslyWatching 2 роки тому
There's a very big difference between scammers & hackers Scammers aren't really respected, as much as hackers are in the cybercrime world
@PrinceKoopa
@PrinceKoopa Рік тому
Great presentation but I was hoping this would teach me how to think like a hacker, not tell me what hackers do. 😥
@amithinnocent7579
@amithinnocent7579 2 роки тому
Ok when I watched the video 8 months ago, I became better.. really better
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
Hacker: I analyze people. Me: Me too son of a bi&% 😙👊
@babulbabul6900
@babulbabul6900 2 роки тому
...
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
So it's safe to say that hackers are actually people full of Hate Who appear smart but in actuality they're not because if they were smart they will be doing something better with their lives
@IamLegoMan
@IamLegoMan 9 місяців тому
Cybercrime: where hackers are the modern-day pirates, and the treasure they seek is your personal data. Ahoy, matey! Be prepared to defend your virtual booty with firewalls and an abundance of wit.
@RudiHeinze
@RudiHeinze Місяць тому
bad eID
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
Hackers : Losers who got rejected by google & silicon Valley 6:14
@myadanco
@myadanco Рік тому
Interesting take away "Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people".
@lauralegault
@lauralegault Рік тому
I wonder if all those people in the center's around 4:47 mark know that they're doing cyber crime? Like if they were recruited and had a job interview and all of that sort of process and just never told what they're actually doing?
@joanmccants7088
@joanmccants7088 2 роки тому
I NEVER trust
@user-bh8ex8md5p
@user-bh8ex8md5p 17 днів тому
havker in my phone drinkimg my co2 24 hrs 365 days monitoring me
@TheMisterSpok
@TheMisterSpok 2 роки тому
Yeah, right. "Former intelligence officer". I bet he's former Gestapo or Stasi.
@user-um9sl1kj6u
@user-um9sl1kj6u 23 дні тому
See:-/
@annacichocka7734
@annacichocka7734 Рік тому
Thank you to youtube for not censoring the truth
@babulbabul6900
@babulbabul6900 2 роки тому
xxxxX
@Alexashalse
@Alexashalse Місяць тому
And they are Indian
@kso35
@kso35 2 роки тому
Coming from someone who works in cybersecurity. This man was wrong about so many things. Wow.
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
Hofmann is a fake! He hasn't psychological skills , was never employed at german police. He bought titles to think being an expert of a criminalist. Nothing ! Germany has real experts in profiling ! Axel Horn and he has skills from FBI. Alex Petermann is a real policeman with such skills. Lydia Beneke is a psychologist..
@DerMichael
@DerMichael 2 роки тому
Care to elaborate on one of them to make your comment credible?
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
@@DerMichael If your comment was adressed to me, I let you know that it doesn't bother me who believes my explanation or not! Hofmann is a german man and believe or not but in my State we can check this Hofmann and his missing educations..
@DerMichael
@DerMichael 2 роки тому
@@burda2809 Actually, your other comment doesn't even show up for me.
@burda2809
@burda2809 2 роки тому
@@DerMichael My comment today: @DerMichael If your comment was adressed to me, I let you know that it doesn't bother me who believes my explanation or not! Hofmann is a german man and believe or not but in my State we can check this Hofmann and his missing educations.
@RudiHeinze
@RudiHeinze Місяць тому
ßia-'sd
@thomasmthomson
@thomasmthomson Рік тому
Very poignant explanation of the illusion within an illusion.
@lornabalanag
@lornabalanag 10 місяців тому
I'm sorry but those examples of spelling behavior lol I can not 🙈🙈
@gazioktay441
@gazioktay441 10 місяців тому
Hahaha I know right? Love how he prefaced that third spelling 😂
@g00gle-
@g00gle- Рік тому
Was the audience weird or is it just me ?
@kso35
@kso35 2 роки тому
You could have used an image of just a regular Joe Blow at his PC which is most cyber criminals, but instead you used a picture of an office full of individuals of Indian culture and/or descent. You used blanket statements, and said things absolutely not true. When you speak like that, your information is NOT CREDIBLE. It is biased. They need to fire you and hire someone else. Good lord.
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