Cyber Crime Junkies
4.8(30)

Cyber Crime Junkies

by Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

307 episodesLatest todayEN-US

Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.

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Recent reviews on Apple Podcasts (5)
  • My favorite cybersecurity podcast

    Love these guys. They make having natural conversations look easy.

    tweeterbnb ·

  • Entertaining and Educational!

    Awesome perspective and knowledge about cybersecurity. Each interview brings something different with a fun and easy listen!

    Jbird060808 ·

  • DR APPROVED

    This podcast rocks. We listen to it all day long at our clinic. Fun and makes us think about security things we never did before.

    CybercrimeJunkiesPodcast ·

  • Awesomeness

    Love the interview style, research and plain language your team uses. Fun and interesting. The interviews of experts are smooth and professional and your storytelling is great!

    Zackmn ·

  • Greatest cyber show

    We all enjoy this at the club. We laugh along and are shocked by the findings. Who knew there was so much on the dark web! Love it!

    XavierGate34 ·

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Episodes (307)

  1. Lynn Dohm on the Bias Still Holding Women Back in Cybersecurity

    Aug 3, 202645m#66

    Lynn Dohm, head of Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) and one of the top women in cyber security, joins us. Come learn benefits of attending security conferences, best ways to keep up to date on security news, and ways to s

  2. Huntress Security Insider Reveals Leadership Secrets

    Aug 1, 202648m#31

    Learn why Cyber criminals hate Huntress, why we use them daily and why they help stop cyber crime in the SMB space. What if the people protecting small businesses had no idea they were already inside? Jeremy Young was em

  3. Ransomware Negotiations EXPOSED: Inside Cyber Hostage Deals with Kurtis Minder

    Jul 31, 20261h 3m#3

    Kurtis Minder, seasoned ransomware negotiator, shares insights into the complex world of cybercrime negotiations. He discusses the psychological aspects of negotiating with cybercriminals, the role of AI in both offense

  4. Jon DiMaggio on Whether Ransomware Gangs Are Actually Slowing Down

    Jul 29, 202637m#2

    Is Ransomware Dead? Jon DiMaggio, Author of The Art of Cyber Warfare and Chief Security Researcher at Analyst 1 , joins us, in this second of a two-part discussion. Here we discuss: how cyber crime is shifting gears excl

  5. Brett Johnson, Once the Original Internet Godfather, on Entitlement and Accountability

    Jul 27, 202653m#25

    🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨Joined by Brett Johnson, who EXPOSES the MIND of Cyber Crime. Once known as the "Original Internet Godfather" and US Most Wanted cybercriminal, Brett is now a cybersecurity consultant aiding law en

  6. 23andMe Paid $30 Million After Selling Data You Never Knew About

    Jul 26, 202615m#40

    23andMe | Your DNA Was SOLD | What To Do NOW. How people can delete their 23andMe data 23andMe has an automated account deletion process inside account settings. Practical steps, in human terms: Log in, go to Account Set

  7. Dan Elliott on the Actual Odds of Your Business Getting Hacked

    Jul 25, 20261h 0m#83

    🔥New Episode🔥 Former Intelligence Officer, Dan Elliott, current head of Zurich Resilience, joins us and we discuss: 🎯new ways to fight cyber crime, 🎯how to get prepared for a breach, and 🎯how to manage risk in small

  8. Cambodia's Billion Dollar Scam | An FBI Agent's Jaw Dropping Peek Inside!

    Jul 24, 202654m#35

    New Episode🔥We dive into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity with Retired FBI Agent Scott Augenbaum about Cambodia's Billion Dollar Scam complexes, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pr

  9. Antoinette King on What Digital Citizenship Actually Means Now

    Jul 22, 20261h 5m#25

    This is the story of AI and Your Privacy. Digital Citizenship Today. Antoinette King, Author of the book Digital Citizens Guide to Cybersecurity. She is the founder of Credo Cyber Consulting, LLC, who has over 20 years o

  10. From Evil AI to Obedience | What To Know Today

    Jul 19, 202650m#17

    Have you ever noticed how we keep telling ourselves cyber risk is a “future problem” right up until it walks in the front door wearing a name badge? Because in this episode, we’re not talking about Hollywood hackers or h

  11. Gamers Are Hiring Swatting Services Now. This Is How That Works

    Jul 18, 202655m#28

    We discuss true cyber crimes of When Gamers Start Swatting: Violence for Hire Online. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. True crime ente

  12. The Tony Stark Address Hack: Mishaal Khan Fooling Credit Bureaus With OSINT

    Jul 17, 20261h 0m#32

    A hacker stayed anonymous for years. Mishaal Khan, author of Phantom CISO and creator of Operation Privacy, found him in about an hour using OSINT, open source intelligence, meaning information that's already public and

  13. Is AI The Ultimate TRUTH Machine?

    Jul 16, 20261h 23m#30

    Panel with Dr Sergio Sanchez and Inventor Mike Acerra on how far AI goes to render truth and become a truth machine. Discover the truth about AI and its potential to be a truth machine. In this video, we delve into the c

  14. Tavi Gallego on Building a Crypto Exchange With Actual Accountability

    Jul 14, 202644m#32

    Tavi Gallego, founder of a new crypto exchange:the Global Investment Crypto Exchange based here in US Midwest joins us. We discuss how to bring social responsibility to crypto. Don't Miss The Video Episode here: https://

  15. Anthem & Equifax Breaches: What's Actually Happening? (Part 2)

    Jul 12, 202633m#60

    Inside Espionage What Every American Should Know. Inside Truth Behind Data Breaches. There is a bigger story behind some breaches: 1. the Anthem Breach , 2. The Equifax breach, 3. the breach of the OPM (Office of Personn

  16. Anthem & Equifax Breaches: What's Actually Happening? (Part 1)

    Jul 12, 202634m#59

    There is a bigger story behind some breaches: 1. the Anthem Breach , 2. The Equifax breach, 3. the breach of the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) for the US govt, and 4. Marriott International . The Threat of Chinese

  17. Has AI Destroyed Creativity? Join the Debate

    Jul 10, 202657m#29

    Panel discussion with Dr Sergio Sanchez and Inventor Mike Acerra on whether AI has destroyed creativity. We also touch on how it's lowered the bar for cyber crime. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Cyber Crime Junkies: Meet CEO

  18. The Psychology Behind Why Smart People Still Click

    Jul 8, 202642m#28

    My guest today, John Just, Global Educator with Know Be 4, has trained millions of learners across seventy thousand organizations worldwide. Real cybercrime stories. AI threats. Ransomware attacks. Social engineering tac

  19. She Worked the Boston Bombing. Then Learned to Read Criminal Minds

    Jul 5, 202641m#11

    We are joined today by special guest, former FBI special agent Nancy Aguilar, who had worked the Boston Marathon Bombing and other high-profile investigations. She is also the host and creator of Baddass in heels: https:

  20. CMMC: The 4 Letters Quietly Ending Small Business Contracts

    Jul 3, 202642m#51

    CMMC 2.0 explained in plain English — what it means for small businesses, defense contractors, and vendors across the DoD supply chain. Learn about Level 1 vs Level 2, self-attestation risks, C3PAO shortages, compliance

  21. Cybercrime Doesn't Win Because It's Smart. It Wins Because You're Tired

    Jun 30, 20265m

    We’ve trained people to fear nation-state hackers…while getting breached by rushed clicks and skipped updates. Cybercrime doesn’t win because it’s smart. It wins because people are tired. We’ve been trained to panic abou

  22. What's Actually For Sale on the Dark Web. We Went and Looked

    Jun 28, 202646m#12

    The dangers that lurk on the Dark Web. Many people who have visited have said they have seen things they never wanted to see. We take you there. We explain why it’s so important for everyone to know what’s there since we

  23. How to use AI at Work (and Not Get FIRED)

    Jun 26, 202618m#26

    Ever wondered what happens when your secret AI chats turn into courtroom exhibits? Today, we're diving into shocking stories of CEOs, engineers, and companies tripping over their own AI footprints—even after deleting cha

  24. He Hacked AT&T as a Kid. The FBI Wanted 500 Years

    Jun 25, 20261h 14m#25

    Meet The Human Behind AT&T Hack. Welcome John Young: One of 11 People Certified in All 9 ISC2 Disciplines. Real cybercrime stories. AI threats. Ransomware attacks. Social engineering tactics that are working against you

  25. Shadow AI in Hospitals: The Compliance Time Bomb Nobody Reports

    Jun 24, 20261h 20m#17

    This conversation explores the rapid advancements of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of compliance and the risks associated with shadow AI. It discusses the necessity of prompt training for safe AI usage, th