Cyber Crime Junkies
4.8(28)

Cyber Crime Junkies

by Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

324 episodesLatest 2 days agoEN-US

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


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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 (324)

  1. Insider Threats | When the Hacker Already Has a Badge

    May 2, 202620m#8

    🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show debunks the myth of the typical cyber villain, focusing on how everyday situations can lead to significant `cyber security` breaches. We discuss real-world `cybercrime` scenarios involving `

  2. US Secret Service in Action. Exclusive.

    May 1, 202651m#35

    Paul Eckloff was a US Secret Service Agent for 23 years. 14 of which were spent protecting the US Presidents. Before that? Paul was a High School Teacher. Today? Paul is one of the top cybersecurity, privacy and data exp

  3. Why Hackers Love When You Deploy Agentic AI

    Apr 28, 202653m#56

    New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show is nonfiction true crime with leadership interviews, diving into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and non-technical peo

  4. This New Rule Can DESTROY Your Sales Overnight: CMMC's Wide Reach

    Apr 27, 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

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

    Apr 26, 20261h 3m#7

    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

  6. AI in Healthcare-Hope or HYPE?

    Apr 24, 20261h 19m#36

    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

  7. Baby Al Capone. New Wave of Online Violence Stories.

    Apr 23, 202655m#6

    Shocking True Crime Stories. Baby Al Capone, Swatting & SIM Swaps Mind-blowing episode about Violence-as-a-service, Dark Web forums, Deadly Swatting events and the unbelievable story of a 15 year old affluent suburban ch

  8. New Ways to Take Control Over Data Privacy with Kurt Long.

    Apr 22, 202659m#8

    Kurt Long CEO and founder of BUNKR (https://www.bunkr.life/) an affordable all-in-one app with secure messaging, password management, and secure file storage. We discuss new approaches to safe and private messaging apps,

  9. Stop Taking Bad Advice. An Open Letter To The World

    Apr 19, 20263m

    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

  10. Understanding Ransomware Gangs: Key Information

    Apr 17, 202647m#49

    David Mauro interviews Jon DiMaggio, a well-respected cybercrime investigator, delving into Understanding Ransomware Gangs: Key Information. Including the operations of LockBit, once the Top ransomware gang and now a Cyb

  11. CHAOS | Cybersecurity Predictions You Need to Know NOW

    Apr 15, 202635m#9

    New Episode🔥CHAOS | Cybersecurity Predictions You Need to Know NOW. Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike

  12. Why Hackers Target YOU. Dark Web EXPOSED.

    Apr 12, 20261h 0m#88

    Host David Mauro interviews Jeremy Samide, CEO of Blackwired, about why hackers target you. We expose the latest dark web secrets, and the latest social engineering risks. Find more about Blackwired here: https://www.bla

  13. Super AI Exposed | Should Humanity Surrender Control?

    Apr 10, 202657m#55

    What if AI didn't try to destroy humanity? What if it just gave us 7 days to decide if we even deserve to lead? That's the premise of "The God's Prompt" — a new techno-thriller from Dr. Sergio Sanchez. Former Apple. Form

  14. Can Brett Johnson Help You SPOT Fraud Before it's Too Late?

    Apr 10, 202649m#46

    Can Brett Johnson Help You SPOT Fraud Before it's Too Late? Brett Johnson joins us to talk about spotting fraud before its too late. We discuss how to limit cyber risk for small business, ways to identify refund fraud, A

  15. AI Exposed. Latest Social Engineering Business Cyber Risk.

    Apr 8, 20261h 12m#29

    Experts Nick Mullen and Nick Oles discuss artificial intelligence and the impact of ai on business cyber risk. They share their personal stories of how they got into the field and highlight the importance of understandin

  16. Biggest Cyber Insurance Mistakes To Avoid

    Apr 5, 20261h 0m#10

    Joined by Joseph Brunsman discussing how to avoid cyber insurance mistakes, biggest cyber insurance mistakes to avoid, and how to transfer risk for SMBs. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful

  17. FBI Most Wanted. Ruja Ignatova. Story of OneCoin.

    Apr 3, 202634m#22

    This is the True Cyber Crime Story of Ruja Ignatova A/K/A The Crypto Queen, on the FBI’s Top 10 MOST WANTED. She is wanted and remains at large. It's alleged to be the single largest Crypto currency Ponzi scheme in histo

  18. How Business Can Transfer Cyber Risk

    Apr 1, 202642m#87

    In this conversation, Jeff Severino and Nathan Borghardt discuss the importance of cyber insurance for small businesses. They share their background and approach to cyber insurance, emphasizing the need for risk transfer

  19. Moving Target. Trilogy Released.

    Apr 1, 20262m

    New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14. Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21. Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machin e -- out soon! 4 years. 400+ interviews.

  20. How To Not Become a Victim of Cyber Crime.

    Mar 29, 20262m

    I spent years interviewing FBI agents, ransomware negotiators, former hackers, and intelligence officers on my podcast. And I wrote a book that translates everything they told me into plain English — through a story that

  21. Dark Sword Zero Day Leaked Millions of iPhones At Risk TODAY!

    Mar 29, 202617m#51

    New Episode🔥New Episode🔥This episode dives deep into the recent availability of Dark Sword, a potent zero click attack tool previously used by Russian intelligence, now accessible to criminals. We discuss the severe im

  22. The Aftermath. Navigating Reputations and Protecting Your Brand Image

    Mar 29, 202652m#14

    James Potter, CEO of DSE, joins us in the studio for great conversation and exclusive insight on The Aftermath of Data Breaches: Navigating Reputational Damage and Protecting Your Brand Image. Reputational Harm from Data

  23. Cybersecurity and Society | Insights from Lux Blox Inventor Mike Acerra

    Mar 28, 20261h 3m#50

    New Episode🔥New Episode🔥This thought-provoking video explores the intricacies of human biology, detailing the trillions of unconscious decisions our bodies make daily, from immune responses to cell division. It raises

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

    Mar 27, 202631m#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

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

    Mar 27, 202632m#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