Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies with David Dean 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 book series Moving Target by Dean Mauro and our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack (The Chaos Brief).

  1. 3d ago

    The Disturbing Truth Behind the Elizabeth Holmes Case

    This is story of how they caught Elizabeth Holmes and the rise and fall of THERANOS. From youngest female billionaire to convict. The technology never worked as promised. Was her intent to hope that the tech would “catch up” to what they had promised investors and regulators? Or had Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes crossed the line of NO return when they unleashed their tech through clinics treating patients with incorrect and wildly inaccurate test results?  You can decide for yourself after hearing what unfolds. Takeaways The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is a cautionary tale about overselling and the dangers of lacking transparency in the tech industry.Investors should be cautious about investing in companies that refuse to provide audited financial statements and technical verifications.The case highlights the need for regulation and scrutiny in the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to medical testing and patient care.The story of Theranos serves as a reminder that data-driven decision-making and scientific validation are crucial in the development and implementation of new technologies. Chapters   00:00 Introduction to the True Cybercrime Story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos07:22 Elizabeth Holmes' Motives and Goals for Founding Theranos09:46 The Rise of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes14:02 The Technology and Promises of Theranos23:08 The Downfall of Theranos and Questions Raised28:36 Investigations and Criminal Charges Against Theranos29:32 The End of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes' Legal Battles38:30 Update on Elizabeth Holmes' Attempts to Dismiss the Case45:55 Conclusion and Call to Action  Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  2. 4d ago

    Moving Target Interview. The TRUE COST of being ONLINE (It’s NOT What You Think)

    Most business owners think they're too small to be a target. They're not being targeted — they're being selected.   Tables get turned. Host interviews David Dean Mauro about his true-crime cybersecurity trilogy The Moving Target — a book series about online camouflage, small business cyber risk, and the real cost of being visible online.   Built from 400+ investigative interviews with cyber leaders, business owners, and criminal hackers, the trilogy follows Stevie Parker: competent, careful, busy — and breached anyway. No acronyms. No lecture. No IT background required.   WHAT WE COVER: • Why "I'm too small to target" is the most expensive assumption in business • Selected vs. targeted — how criminal crews actually pick victims • Shadow AI: the risk sitting on every employee's phone (we unlock ours 260+ times a day) • How much criminals already know about you, your bank, and your kids • Inside a ransomware operation: quotas, shift changes, HR, healthcare, a board of directors • The bear and the shark — why defense in depth beats perfect security • Social engineering, plain English: they don't hack systems, they hack people • Who really pays after a breach (hint: it's not the brand in the headline)   Fewer than 4% of cybercriminals look anything like the hoodie in the basement. Cybercrime is organized crime with an org chart.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Turning the Tables: Why a Cybercrime Trilogy for Business Leaders 01:13 The Real Cost of Being Visible Online 02:56 Meet Stevie Parker: The Competent Victim 04:35 "I'm Too Small to Target" — The Most Expensive Myth in Business 06:52 Selected, Not Targeted: How Criminals Actually Pick You 10:20 Shadow AI: The Risk Hiding on Every Employee's Phone 13:03 What Hackers Already Know About You and Your Family 16:35 The Bear and the Shark: Outrunning Cybercrime 19:25 Inside a Ransomware Gang: Quotas, HR, and a Board of Directors 24:24 Beyond the Headlines: Who Really Pays When a Company Gets Breached   Book three of The Moving Target releases September 22. Links and the data-broker opt-out checklist mentioned in the episode: [ADD LINK]     #cybersecurity #smallbusiness #ransomware #shadowAI #socialengineering #cybercrime #businessleadership #datasecurity Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  3. 4d ago

    Seeing is Not Believing Anymore | Deepfakes

    Dr Sergio Sanchez and me explore the legitimate use and illegitimate use of deepfakes targeting individuals and small business. Host David Dean Mauro even deepfaked himself. Can you tell? Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  4. 5d ago

    Find out what's coming. Season 10 is here.

    Season 10 of Cyber Crime Junkies is here. Select Cuts.  Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  5. Oct 20

    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? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  6. Oct 17

    What Happens When AI Collides with MODERN Warfare?

    Join us as we delve into the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets modern warfare, exploring the profound implications and potential consequences of this revolutionary intersection. From autonomous drones to predictive analytics, we'll examine how AI is transforming the face of combat and defense strategies.  Discover the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and future directions in this fascinating realm where technology and warfare converge. Get ready to uncover the truth about what really happens when AI meets modern warfare, and find out how this synergy is redefining the rules of engagement and the future of global security. We are joined by JL Hancock former lead innovator and Military cryptologist with the U.S.  NAVY SEALs & Special Operations, spent over twenty years in the military and fought in over 100 combat operations.   Video episode here: https://youtube.com/live/aZDFCfKR7vA?feature=share He was with the first combat group to ever put an AI Drone into Combat. He also has an outstanding book called  The HAWK Enigma. JL shares his story and a side of emerging technology that is rare and one most never get a chance to see. You can grab JL's book too at https://jlhancock.com/ Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  7. Oct 15

    The Siren Went Off. How AI Has Warned You with Expert Dan Elliott

    Joined by expert Dan Elliott. AI is your siren. It just showed up unexpectedly and criminals have taken advantage of it far faster than good defenders can get budget approvals passed.  Chapters 02:05 Intelligence tradecraft vs IT security: how the background changes the view05:30 Robert Hanssen, insider threat, and the castle wall that failed09:20 Dan's role at Recorded Future and what's dominating conversations in Asia Pacific11:25 AI-enabled ransomware: voice cloning, credential theft, and the three-stage attack13:00 How mature are threat actors actually using AI right now15:10 What a CVE is and why patching the criticals no longer works17:05 Shadow AI and how employee behavior opens doors you didn't know existed19:30 The Clue breach, API tokens, and keys handed out without a ledger21:20 Stolen credentials, credential stuffing, and why logging in beats breaking in23:10 Pre-authentication bypasses: getting in before the password prompt25:00 Who's liable when the AI agent goes rogue27:30 Old code, fast release cycles, and the car with a conditional brake failure29:45 The Pocket OS deletion, the Hugging Face test, and AI that wrote its own workflow33:00 Laws that exist but don't say AI, and the fox writing rules for the henhouse35:00 Why the wins from AI are boring and why that's the point37:20 Grok, token cost, and the consumption bill coming due in 202739:05 Why uploading a 60-page PDF is a bad habit that will cost you41:20 Ambient AI, Cleveland Clinic, and attestation replacing note-taking44:15 OpenAI Dots, Meta glasses, and the device that never stops listeningQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

  8. Oct 14

    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? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct. True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target. Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com     Support the show Want to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026). MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9 Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6 Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off). Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

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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 book series Moving Target by Dean Mauro and our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack (The Chaos Brief).

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    Cyber Crime Junkies with David Dean Mauro.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 David Dean Mauro and Cyber Crime Junkies
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