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Sedat Özdemir

Posts on phishing

5 posts on phishing. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.

The Only Bug Even the Most Expensive Firewall Can’t Patch: The Human Factor

Ever seen a massive security budget get wiped out by a single 'free coffee' link? Let's dive into why the 'human interface' remains our most critical vulnerability and how we, as Red Teamers, look at psychological triggers.

April 24, 2026·3 dk readcybersecuritydefensephishing

The Human Factor: Bypassing the World’s Strongest Firewall with a Cup of Coffee

While we spend millions on security infrastructure, the biggest vulnerability remains the person behind the screen. Let's talk about how social engineering exploits psychology and why it's a Red Teamer's favorite tool.

April 19, 2026·4 dk readdefensehuman-hackingphishing

Human Vulnerability or System Failure? The Dirty Lab of Social Engineering

Forget those generic 'click for a pay raise' phishing simulations. Let's talk about how real-world social engineering works, the art of pretexting, and the silent dance of fileless payloads.

April 4, 2026·4 dk readdefensehuman-hackingphishing

Vulnerabilities in the Human OS: More Than Just Taking the Bait

In the cyber world, we pour millions into firewalls and EDRs, but the 'Human OS' remains the most critical patch. From a Red Teamer's perspective, social engineering is less about simple trickery and more about meticulous technical infrastructure.

March 29, 2026·4 dk readinsanfaktoruosintphishing

Patching the Human Factor: Vulnerability Scanning in Social Engineering

When a user clicks a malicious link, millions of dollars in security investment can turn into expensive paperweights. Let’s talk about how social engineering exploits 'wetware' and how we can defend against it.

March 23, 2026·3 dk readmfa-fatiguephishingred-team