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	Podcast:		BTC Sessions
	Episode:		Social Engineering: They Can’t Hack Your Bitcoin BUT They Can Hack You!
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		01:05:43
	Publish Date:		2026-01-13 11:07:00
	Description:		Mentor Sessions Ep. 047: Human Hacking Bitcoin Wallets, Deadly Social Engineering Scams & Nuclear Breaches \| Christopher Hadnagy What if one phone call could drain your Bitcoin wallet like MGM's $190M ransomware nightmare, or social engineering tricks from Jamaican bank heists expose why Bitcoin's human element is your biggest security flaw? In this episode of BTC Sessions, world-renowned human hacking expert Christopher Hadnagy reveals how AI-fueled scams like sextortion are exploding, and targeting Bitcoin holders with FOMO, romance frauds, and voice phishing that bypasses security. He breaks down wild stories of tailgating, breaking into nuclear facilities and owning bank servers with just a clipboard, proving no system is safe from psychological manipulation. Chris warns of dark web guides and shares pro defenses like code words, MFA, and OSINT to hack-proof your sats. From QR phishing to AI accent-erasing vishing, he exposes how hackers spoof LinkedIn for $250K Bitcoin thefts. As founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, Chris flips his skills to hunt predators worldwide, rescuing kids from exploitation rings. If you're self-custodying BTC, this is your must-watch guide to human hacking threats, social engineering secrets, and Bitcoin security mastery—don't let hackers own you! About Christopher Hadnagy Website: https://www.social-engineer.com/ Podcast: https://www.social-engineer.org/podcast/ X: @humanhacker Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:35 Guest Intro & Social Engineering Definition 00:02:58 Jamaican Bank Heist 00:09:21 Heist Reflections 00:10:19 Tactics: OSINT, Pretexts & Influence 00:14:51 Bitcoin's Human Flaw 00:16:31 Common Pretexts & LinkedIn Scams 00:20:57 Scam Losses & Global Impact 00:22:55 Motivations: FOMO, Romance & Sextortion 00:28:42 AI's Role in Scams 00:32:35 Vectors: Phishing, Vishing & MGM 00:35:17 Generational Shifts: Smishing/QR 00:38:53 Defenses: Verification, Code Words & MFA 00:42:19 Breaches & Security Failures 00:45:51 Sovereign Computing & Nostr 00:47:22 Nuclear Facility Stories 00:53:57 Innocent Lives Foundation Origins 00:58:06 ILF Mission, Impact & Resources 01:02:46 Podcast, Class & Closing Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 046: Bitcoin 2026 Bull Run, TradFi Myths & Fed Liquidity Secrets \| Joe Consorti: https://youtu.be/7p16VXpyEpU ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB
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