Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube & Rumble @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcast Dive deeper with our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. THE CHAOS BRIEF.

  1. 1D AGO

    Blind Trust | A Hacker's Exploitation

    New Episode🔥New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into this critical discussion on data protection, highlighting how a "bad actor" can compromise your personal information. We explore real cyber crime stories, emphasizing the need for robust internet security and online safety measures for everyone. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime. Robert Sicliano, international Speaker on Cybersecurity and Fraud prevention, best-selling author of 5 books on the subject ad regular guest on national TV broadcasts. Find more here: https://safr.me/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Identity Theft 02:40 Robert's Journey into Cybersecurity 05:22 The Evolution of Cybercrime 08:13 Understanding Identity Theft and Data Breaches 11:01 The Rise of Organized Cybercrime 13:53 Protecting Yourself: Credit Freezes and Identity Security 16:40 The Importance of Freezing Children's Credit 19:30 Books and Resources for Personal Protection 22:15 The Nature of Predators in Society 24:06 The Evolution of Cybercrime 25:08 Human Trafficking and Cybercrime 26:13 Understanding Scammers' Tactics 28:21 The Psychology of Loneliness and Trust 31:39 The Mechanics of Investment Scams 35:14 The Human Blind Spot in Security 38:55 Cognitive Bias and Denial in Security 42:18 Security Misconceptions and Cultural Attitudes 48:53 Becoming a Strategic Human Firewall Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    55 min
  2. BIGGEST Spy in US History Exposed as Master of Spies Lies and Cybercrime?

    2D AGO

    BIGGEST Spy in US History Exposed as Master of Spies Lies and Cybercrime?

    🔥New Episode🔥 dives into a famous betrayal case, showcasing the breach movie trailer as an example of Hollywood's take on espionage. This story highlights the perilous nature of insider threat and the critical importance of **counterintelligence**. We explore this true spy narrative, bringing you another compelling true crime story. Eric O'Neill, a former FBI operative, discusses his experiences in espionage, particularly focusing on the case of Robert Hansen, one of the most damaging spies in American history. Discover the shocking truth about the most dangerous spy in history, a master of cloak and dagger operations, who infiltrated even the most secure systems, exposing the dark world of cybercrime and the devastating consequences of betrayal.  Learn about the insider threats that can compromise even the strongest cybersecurity measures, and how these threats can lead to catastrophic breaches.  Grab a copy of Spies, Lies & Cyber crime by Eric O'Neill (not an affiliate link): https://a.co/d/fpkjdI3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Espionage and Cybercrime 02:59 The Evolution of Espionage: From Cloak and Dagger to Cyber Attacks 06:45 The Case of Robert Hansen: A Deep Dive into Espionage 15:56 Writing the Book: Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime 19:08 Top Cybersecurity Recommendations for Organizations 23:30 The Growing Economy of Cybercrime 28:02 Understanding Ransomware: A Case Study 31:32 The Tactics of Cybercriminals: Social Engineering and Deepfakes 44:09 Mindset Shift: Thinking Like a Spy and Acting Like a Hunter Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    54 min

  3. 2D AGO

    FBI Insiders Commit TREASON with Spies and Cybercrime?

    A young undercover FBI operative risks everything to expose America’s most devastating traitor — revealing how Cold-War spycraft evolved into today’s cybercrime economy. The shocking true story of Robert Hanssen — the FBI mole who sold America’s deepest secrets to Russia for over 20 years, leading to the execution of multiple double agents and triggering the worst intelligence breach in U.S. history. 🕵️‍♂️🔥 In this episode, we break down how a 26-year-old undercover FBI operative, Eric O’Neill, helped bring Hanssen down using spycraft, psychological manipulation, and a stolen PalmPilot that became the smoking gun. This real-life espionage case connects directly to modern cybercrime, insider threats, social engineering, and AI-powered deception — proving that trust, not technology, is the ultimate vulnerability. 🕵️ This isn’t fiction — it really happened. Robert Hanssen sold America’s secrets for over two decades, sending double agents to their deaths… and a 26-year-old rookie brought him down. 👇 Comment below!  What shocked you more — the PalmPilot sting, the executions, or how today's cybercriminals use the same tactics? 💬 Your take matters.  📚 Get Eric O’Neill’s book & join the conversation.  🔔 Subscribe — new episodes every week uncovering real-world cyber threats CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Treason Inside the FBI 00:36 – Who Was Robert Hanssen? 02:10 – The Human Cost: Executions in Moscow 04:45 – Motives: Ego, Power, Immortality 06:12 – Enter the Ghost: Eric O’Neill 08:01 – Inside the Cage with a Traitor 10:22 – The PalmPilot Operation 12:18 – The Capture at the Dead Drop 13:55 – What the FBI Learned Too Late 15:20 – From Spies to Cybercrime 17:02 – Why Insider Threat is Still #1 18:40 – Lessons You Can Use Today 19 Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    43 min

  4. 5D AGO

    LOCKBIT Cyber Crime Takedown EXPOSED NOW!

    LOCKBIT Cyber Crime Takedown EXPOSED NOW! Jon DiMaggio, Senior Security Strategist and former NSA analyst, author of The Art of Cyber Warfare (https://a.co/d/72qKbc4) joins us for an exclusive discussion on the cyber crime take down story of LOCKBIT. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background08:10 Financial Aspects of Ransomware Operations24:33 Technical Skills and Criminal Intent39:46 The Self-Convening Justice System in the Criminal Underground48:31 The Importance of Effective Communication in Cybersecurity  Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    53 min
  5. Dark Web Hackers REVEALED: Scattered Spider Unmasked!

    MAR 5

    Dark Web Hackers REVEALED: Scattered Spider Unmasked!

    🚨 New episode 🚨 David Mauro exposes The COM, Scattered Spider and BLACK CAT ransomware gang. Covering topics: most wanted dark web hackers, to catch a thief, truth about scattered spider, most wanted young hackers, Cyber Crime Gangs Under Cover, Exposed Secrets Of Cyber Crime Gangs, Profiling The People Who Cause Ransomware Attacks, how do hackers not get caught, hackers, undercover hackers, and When Hackers Get Caught. Chapters ·      00:00 Profiling The People Who Cause Ransomware Attacks·      03:00 Inside the Comm: A Cybercrime Collective·      05:51 Most Wanted Dark Web Hackers·      09:11 The Fall of Scattered Spider's Kingpin·      12:09 Truth About Scattered Spider·      17:58 Exposed Secrets Of Cyber Crime Gangs·      25:14 The MGM and Caesars Attacks: A Case Study·      32:02 Cyber Crime Gangs Under Cover Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    47 min
  6. Ransomware Attack | Who Are You Going to Call?

    MAR 3

    Ransomware Attack | Who Are You Going to Call?

    🔥New Episode🔥 The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Learn about the latest threats, including ransomware and malware, and the minds of the hackers behind them. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime to ensure your online safety. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Why Your First Call During a Cyber Attack Matters 00:10 Welcome and Overview: Hospital Ransomware Scenario at 2AM 01:14 Meet Nick Morrison: Kentucky Office of Homeland Security 02:04 What is a Fusion Center and Why Nobody Knows About It 03:07 Building Relationships Before Crisis: The Public-Private Partnership 04:19 Statistics That Prove Law Enforcement Involvement Saves Money 06:12 How FBI Can Help Avoid Paying Ransoms 08:06 Incident Response Planning: Why Fire Drills Apply to Cyber Attacks 10:10 Real Hospital Breach Scenario: Small IT Team Gets Hit 12:45 First Critical Steps: Detection and Containment When Ransomware Strikes 15:19 What MSPs Do Well vs What's Missing in Cybersecurity 17:16 Why Every Minute Counts During Initial Response 18:21 Network Operations vs Security Operations: Understanding the Difference 18:53 Governance Explained: Proactive vs Reactive Security Mindset 21:40 Why Breached Organizations Are Most Proactive About Security 23:47 Incident Response Plans: Roles, Responsibilities, and Asset Protection 25:55 Car Door Analogy: How Hackers Are Opportunistic, Not Creative 27:10 AI Arms Race: Defenders and Attackers Using Same Technology 28:10 Prompt Injection Attacks Explained: The New AI Vulnerability 30:17 MoltBook Breach: When AI Social Networks Get Compromised in Days 32:55 Who Should Be in the Room for Incident Response Planning 34:30 Risk Appetite: Understanding Acceptable Risk in Cybersecurity 36:14 Living Documen Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    44 min
  7. Was Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony a Lie? Meta Secrets EXPOSED

    MAR 2 · BONUS

    Was Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony a Lie? Meta Secrets EXPOSED

    New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the serious allegations against Meta, including internal emails where employees allegedly referred to themselves as "drug pushers." This episode focuses on the ongoing social media trial, bringing to light evidence that Meta may have been aware of the harms its platforms cause, especially concerning child mental health. We discuss the disturbing statistic of 13% of youth facing solicitation on Instagram weekly and the overall impact on online safety. 🚨 SHOCKING FACTS FROM META'S INTERNAL RESEARCH: → 13% of kids aged 13-15 get sexually solicited on Instagram EVERY WEEK → 1 in 3 teen girls say Instagram makes body image worse → 4 million children under 13 were using Instagram (violating Meta's own policy) → Meta TESTED hiding "Likes" - it reduced harm to teens but they killed it because it would cut ad revenue by 1% 📧 ACTUAL INTERNAL EMAILS: "IG is a drug. We're basically pushers. We are causing Reward Deficit Disorder." "If these results leak, won't we look like tobacco companies that knew cigarettes killed people?" ⚖️ MARK ZUCKERBERG LIED UNDER OATH?: He testified "the existing body of scientific work has not shown a causal link between social media and worse mental health." Meta's own internal studies proved causation. Their researchers wrote: "The study shows causal impact." 📊 ALL THE EVIDENCE IS PUBLIC: Researchers at NYU compiled all 31 leaked internal studies at metasinternalresearch.org Meta's Internal Research (All 31 Studies): https://metasinternalresearch.org ⚠️ PROTECT YOUR FAMILY: Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the latest cybersecurity threats targeting businesses and families. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Meta Employees Call Themselves Drug Pushers 0:15 - Shocking Stats From Leaked Internal Research 0:45 - They Tested Fixes But Chose Profit 1:10 - Algorithm Targets Vulnerable Teens On Purpose 1:35 - Zuckerberg's Lie Under Oath 2:00 - This Is Big Tobacco 2.0 2:20 - What Parents Need To Do Now #Meta #Instagram #SocialMedia #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingTips #CyberSecurity #Data Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

    2 min
  8. Unlocking Unity: The Power of Civil Discourse and Protecting Online Privacy in America

    MAR 1

    Unlocking Unity: The Power of Civil Discourse and Protecting Online Privacy in America

    Kurt Long, founder and CEO of a privacy-based messaging app BUNKR (https://www.bunkr.life/) join David Mauro to discuss: how civil discourse helps our country, Newest Ways To Take Control Over Data Privacy, and why protecting online privacy is important. Summary The conversation explores the topics of data privacy, government surveillance, and underreporting of crimes. Kurt Long, CEO of Bunker and an expert in privacy and information security, discusses the risks associated with leaving a digital footprint and the increasing power of governments in surveillance.  He highlights the non-enforcement of laws and under-reporting of crimes by global governments, putting citizens at risk. The conversation also touches on the balance between privacy and surveillance, the impact of uncontrolled immigration, and the need for civil discourse and transparency in government actions.  The conversation explores the correlation between underreported crime and the development of technology solutions. It delves into the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in infiltrating criminal activities and how the tech industry has responded by creating encrypted and private platforms. The discussion also highlights the rise of cybercrime on platforms like the dark web and the importance of valuing personal privacy.  The need for enforcement of existing laws and regulations, especially in areas like data privacy and security, is emphasized. The conversation concludes with practical best practices for individuals, including password management, reducing attack surfaces, and using secure communication tools. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com    Support the show 🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

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Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube & Rumble @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcast Dive deeper with our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. THE CHAOS BRIEF.

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  • Creator
    Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dean Mauro and Cyber Crime Junkies
  • Show Website
    Cyber Crime Junkies

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