NOW BOOKING TERM ONE, 2008
"Amateurs hack computers.
Professionals hack people "
- Dustin Dykes, Callisma
A year seven student tells his email password to a friend and then wonders why his account has been used to download adult images.
A group of year nine girls regularly log on to a unsecure wireless network and end up having their email addresses used for spam.
A year nine teacher has her credit card captured by an ATM and loses $5000 to con artists.
Australian businesses, schools and households spend millions each year making their networks secure. Unfortunately, they spend very little time and money on securing the first line of defense from internet fraud: People!
More and more con artists are turning to 'social engineering' to obtain personal information, tricking victims into freely giving up their banking details, passwords and PINS.
And with 73% of businesses in Australia experiencing an electronic attack in 2006, the danger is real.
The Human Firewall is a brand new touring internet security show for high schools designed to give Australian high school students the skills to work and play online safely. Created by Nicholas J. Johnson, Australia's Honest Con Man, The Human Firewall is designed to both educate and entertain students about the dangers that exist online using comedy, magic and theatre.
- Suitable for students years 7 - 12.
- Shows for groups up to 200.
- Generous discounts for multiple shows.
- Performed at your school. No expensive travel costs.
- An ideal way to excite students about science.
- Full teacher's notes provided for every performance
High school students enjoying a performance by Nicholas J. Johnson
Without preaching or scaremongering, The Human Firewall exposes the pyschological techniques that con artists used to obtain personal information as well as arming audiences with the tools to surf safely.
The Human Firewall features a fictional victim called 'Mark' who falls foul of every internet swindle imaginable, having his laptop hacked, his PIN stolen, his password cracked and his computer filled with adware, spyware and viruses!
The show explains and recreates:
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PHISHING: What is phishing and how can you tell a phishing website from a real one just by looking at the web address? |
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PASSWORDS: How can those annoying songs that get stuck in your head help build a secure password? |
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EVIL TWINS: What is an Evil Twin and how do they use free WIFI access to access laptops. |
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TROJAN HORSE: How can free software and hardware give con artists access to your computer? |
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INTERNET STRANGERS: Are the people you meet online who they say they are? |
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SHOULDER SURFING: Who is watching you at the ATM or internet cafe? |
The Human Firewall also comes with a full set of teacher’s notes explaining exactly how each swindle works and how students can protect themselves. The teacher's notes are also jam packed with the best online resources from around the world including Phil The Anti Phishing Fish, Dunk The Scammer and The Encyclopedia of Scams.
Who is Nicholas J. Johnson?
Nicholas J. Johnson is Australia's Honest Con Man, an entertainer and educator who exposes the world of swindlers! He has appeared on television, radio and in films.
Throughout Nicholas’ twenty years experience thousands of school students from Scotch College in the heart of Melbourne to Lyneham High School in Canberra have enjoyed his unique educational shows
Nicholas has also provided entertainment and education solutions for a variety of organisations and venues including:
National Museum of Australia
Adobe Software
CSIRO
Microsoft
Australian Science Festival
Parliament House - Canberra
National Science & Tech. Centre
Australian Skeptic Convention
Australian National University
RMIT
He has used theatre and magic to teach students a vast range of topics including waste reduction, literacy, Australian history, critical thinking and of course, internet security!
"Nicholas J. Johnson is the man to talk to about scams!”
- ABC Radio“Don’t Nicholas’ boyish looks fool you. This master magician is also a master con man...and he’ll reveal the secrets of swindlers!”
- Today Tonight“There’s more to this performer than meets the eye (or often doesn’t when the sleight of hand gets out of hand).”
- Canberra Times“He’s studied under the world’s most feared hustlers and scammers..and now he’s ready to show you the tricks of the trade!”
-Triple J“You rock! My head hurts after watching that!
-High school student
The Human Firewall is now taking bookings for Term 1, 2008
However, with limited places available, schools will need to book now to avoid disappointment. Call Nicholas on 0409461776
Your students will thank you for it!
0409461776
www.conman.com.au
laugh@funnybones.com.au
