Profiling Hackers - The Psychology of Cybercrime | Mark T. Hoffmann | TEDxHHL
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Published 2021-06-28
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.
www.mark-thorben-hofmann.de/en/cybercrime/
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/en/cybercrime/ 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
All Comments (21)
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"I fooled you while explaining how you have been fooled" is a pretty tough pill to swallow
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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Mark you are a person right up my alley. Where do I find friends like this?
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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its a wonderful speech. i feel inspired
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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.
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I was totally hooked from the moment Mark described the picture of a hacker being in a blaq hoodie.
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Wow I was genuinely shocked by the picture at the 4:20 mark. Not what I was expecting at all.
