Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
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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.

  1. AI's risks to small business EXPOSED. How Attackers Adopt Early 🎯

    1D AGO

    AI's risks to small business EXPOSED. How Attackers Adopt Early 🎯

    🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 A powerful conversation, David Mauro teams up with former Intel Security Executive and experienced CISO, Matthew Rosenquist, to break down the ai risks to small business. Discover AI in social engineering, importance of communication in security, and business communication in cyber security, making businesses more vulnerable than ever. Key Topics Covered:  ✅ Generative AI vs. Agentic AI — What's the Difference?  ✅ How Deepfakes Are Changing Hiring Risks  ✅ Why Security Leaders Must Master Business Communication 💬 "Attackers maintain the initiative." 💬 "Deepfakes are a big issue now." 💬 "You need to make a business case." 🔍 Learn how to align cybersecurity strategies with business goals and communicate value to stakeholders effectively. Don’t miss this insightful episode! 🎯 Watch Now 👇 #AI #Cybersecurity #BusinessSecurity #GenerativeAI #Deepfakes #RiskManagement 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/ ===========================================================

    1h 4m

  2. 2D AGO

    Why Measure Your Cyber Risk?

    What can we learn from some of the largest breaches in the news? That is what we will cover today in one of the most practical inside looks at the cutting edge of cyber security today. Understanding Cyber Risk Today: Top Security Guidelines Every CISO Needs to Know Ryan Leirvik who joins us in the studio. Ryan is the CEO of Neuvik & author of Understand, Manage, and Measure Cyber Risk®,Practical Solutions for Creating a  Ryan has decades of experience as a Cyber Expert for McKinsey & Company and was formerly with the US Dept of Defense at the Pentagon where he served as Associate Director of Cyber and Chief of Staff. Grab your copy of Ryan’s Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-9319-5 Check out Neuvik Security: https://www.neuvik.com/ Topics: what cyber risk really means today, how to pick best security guidelines to follow today, top security guidelines to use today, top security guidelines are best to use today, which security controls are best, what cisos need know to reduce effects of cyber crime, what top standards cisos need know, best security guidelines to use today, how to best understand cyber risk, how to understand cyber risk today, how businesses should understand cyber risk today, how businesses should understand cyber risk, practical understanding of cyber risk today, 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/ ===========================================================

    1h 2m

  3. 3D AGO

    Your Zero Trust Approach Has a Blind Trust Problem?

    New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies interviews  cybersecurity expert Chris Griffin offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. This episode explores the critical role of PCI in network security and emphasizes the importance of compliance to protect against threats. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Chris Griffin: From Help Desk to Penetration Testing Pioneer 08:10 Zero Trust Architecture: The Blind Trust Problem Nobody Talks About 16:30 Why Patching Without Testing Creates Hidden Vulnerabilities 24:15 The Mobius Defense: Rethinking Internal vs External Security 32:00 Chrome Extensions and InfoStealer Dumps: Your Biggest Browser Risks 40:15 AI Security Gaps: Why Vibe Coding Is Destroying Network Security 48:20 Building Your Own Private AI: Protecting Intellectual Property 56:00 Griffin Security Platform Demo and Future of Quantum Testing 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/ ===========================================================

    1 hr

  4. 5D 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
  5. BIGGEST Spy in US History Exposed as Master of Spies Lies and Cybercrime?

    6D 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

  6. 6D 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

  7. MAR 7

    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
  8. 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
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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
    317
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dean Mauro and Cyber Crime Junkies
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    Cyber Crime Junkies

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