Netrunner
Producer: Jake Lizzio, Niels Provos
Lyrics: Jake Lizzio, Niels Provos
Vocals: Laura Weinbach, Jake Lizzio
Enter the neon-lit world of “Netrunner,” an EDM Pop track that embarks on a journey through the complex labyrinth of social engineering, love, and cyber manipulation. Set in the darkly alluring universe of Cyberpunk 2077, this electrifying song dives deep into the intense, and at times, deceptive relationship between Lucy and David—she, a cunning Netrunner, and he, a corporate hacker for the powerhouse Militech.
Driven by pulsating electronic beats and evocative vocals, “Netrunner” peels back the layers of trust and betrayal in a digital era. Lucy, an adept Netrunner, masterfully employs the art of seduction to socially engineer her way into David’s guarded world. This track is a pulse-pounding exploration of the blurry lines between love and deception, trust and manipulation, in a high-stakes cybernetic landscape.
The threat of social engineering is ever present and humans continue to be uniquely susceptible to it. In fact, many large-scale data breaches started with social engineering as the initial vector of exploitation. For instance, the 2016 Democratic Party data breach, a critical incident during the United States presidential election, was primarily due to spear phishing attacks. Similarly, major companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter have also fallen victim to social engineering tactics, leading to significant data breaches. The Anthem data breach of 2015, one of the most expensive phishing attacks, further illustrates this point. In 2020, Twitter experienced a breach through a social engineering attack that compromised high-profile accounts, including that of former President Barack Obama. Another notable example is the 2013 Target third-party breach, where 41 million customers were affected due to a malware attack facilitated by social engineering. These examples underscore the persistent and evolving nature of social engineering threats, affirming that human factors often remain the weakest link in cybersecurity
Music Video
Lyrics
Netrunner Netrunner
Netrunner Netrunner
Netrunner, netrunner master of the game
Netrunner Netrunner
Cyberpunk lover wants another one to claim
Netrunner Netrunner
Behind the Blackwall make your secrets secure
The ICE is so thick, gonna scare em for sure
Lucy’s gonna be here, don’t you worry babe
Netrunner Netrunner
But I lied, I’m a social engineer
You confide in me - I’m the insider
All you heard were the words that you want to hear
Got you wrapped around my little finger now
Netrunner Netrunner
Look out behind you oh net runner net runner taking control of you
Netrunner Netrunner
Look out behind you oh net runner net runner
taking control
Netrunner, netrunner always finds a way
Steal your heart, can’t resist my flame
Careful where you walk and keep a cap on what you say
I promise that you won’t forget my name
You never thought that I could figure you out
But for me there never was a shadow of doubt
Lucy’s gonna be the girl that makes you go insane
My Boy Davie, you made a mistake
But I lied, I’m a social engineer
You confide in me - I’m the insider
All you heard were the words that you want to hear
Got you wrapped around My little finger now
Compromised by a social engineer
There’s a side of me I have been hiding
All you heard were the words you want to hear
Got you wrapped around My little finger now
You never believed that there’s somebody out there
that could bring you to your knees
Now you’re just living in some kind of nightmare
and I’ll do with you what I please
I’ll deceive, you’ll believe, and tell all you know
I mislead, make you need what I’ve got to show
I’ll deceive, you’ll believe, and tell all you know
I mislead, make you need what I’ve got to show
But I lied, I’m a social engineer
You confide in me - I’m the insider
All you heard were the words that you want to hear
Got you wrapped around My little finger now
Compromised by a social engineer
There’s a side of me I have been hiding
All you heard were the words that you want to hear
Got you wrapped around My little finger now
Netrunner Netrunner
Look out behind you oh net runner net runner taking control of you
Netrunner Netrunner
Look out behind you oh net runner net runner taking control