Cyber Crime Junkies
4.8(30)

Cyber Crime Junkies

by Cyber Crime Junkies with David Dean Mauro.

335 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.

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).

© 2026 David Dean Mauro and Cyber Crime Junkies

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 (335)

  1. Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal

    Nov 1, 202636m#26

    Have you ever wondered why cyber attacks are not all equal? Why some of the most significant data breaches in history didn't lead to your personal information being sold on the dark web? When Data Breaches Are Really Esp

  2. Cyber Crime-Biggest Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Unmasking Top Cyber Threats Today To US Critical Infrastructure

    Oct 31, 20261h 39m#68

    Panel discussion with international leaders part of the Silicon Valley Think Tank , Tortora Brayda AI & Cyber Institute Task Force. Find out and join the Think Tank: https://www.tortorabrayda.org/home Chapters 00:00 Intr

  3. The Disturbing Truth Behind the Elizabeth Holmes Case

    Oct 24, 202654m#35

    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

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

    Oct 23, 202632m#2

    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

  5. Seeing is Not Believing Anymore | Deepfakes

    Oct 23, 202656m#3

    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? Hav

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

    Oct 22, 20264m#1

    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

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

    Oct 20, 20261h 7m#57

    🔥 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 en

  8. What Happens When AI Collides with MODERN Warfare?

    Oct 17, 202656m#51

    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 dron

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

    Oct 15, 20261h 16m#2

    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 tradecra

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

    Oct 14, 202657m#38

    🔥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 importan

  11. Why Measure Your Cyber Risk?

    Oct 10, 20261h 5m#37

    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

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

    Oct 6, 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

  13. Real AI Deception-Why You Keep Falling for It-CHAOS PANEL

    Oct 4, 20261h 25m#37

    See how social engineering and content influence shape the online risks facing young people today. We are analyzing a recent panel discussion regarding the intersection of digital platforms and modern manipulation tactic

  14. Danger of Hollywood Hacker Myth

    Oct 3, 202655m#36

    Stop believing the Hollywood cybercrime myth. Learn the reality of digital attacks and how to protect your organization. Author Frank Riccardi joins us dispelling the dangerous Hack Myths. His new book Control Alt PWN is

  15. Kurt Long Built an App So Your Messages Can't Be Sold

    Oct 2, 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,

  16. Jon DiMaggio on LockBit, REvil, and the Rules of Cyberwarfare

    Sep 30, 20261h 17m#17

    Latest Analysis on LOCKBIT. What to know with expert Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at ANALYST 1 on cyberwarfare, LOCKBIT RANSOMWARE GANG and REVIL. VIDEO EPISODE HERE Jon is the best-selling author of The ART o

  17. The Real Reason Behind the TikTok Ban, Not the Headlines

    Sep 24, 202612m#30

    The US has signed into new law the Ban of Tik Tok which took effect today and now is on hold pending a sale in the next 90-days. What does this mean? Covering: latest news on tik tok ban, latest on tik tok ban, latest ti

  18. Richard Hollis on Why Most Cybersecurity Efforts Actually Fail

    Sep 23, 20261h 4m#62

    Richard Hollis of Risk Crew in London joins Cyber Crime Junkies studio discussing key topics: why cybersecurity efforts usually fail and customers or enemies online. Video episode: https://youtu.be/QQ8l1PaDaUI Topics: 💡

  19. Moving Target Is Out. The Book Built From 400 Interviews

    Sep 22, 20264m#4

    Exciting announcement for our podcast listeners. Our non-fiction True crime Book MOVING TARGET: ART OF ONLINE CAMOFLAUGE was just published. Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage is available now on Amazon — paperb

  20. The National Public Data Breach Was the Biggest Ever Recorded

    Sep 19, 202651m#6

    The world of cybersecurity has been rocked by a data breach so colossal that it's being called the Biggest Data Breach in Modern History. The National Public Data breach and hacker USDoD are discussed in a true cyber cri

  21. John Hammond on What It Actually Takes to Hunt Cyber Criminals

    Sep 17, 202628m#1

    John Hammond interview. Topics: experts who hunt cyber criminals, behind scenes cyber criminals, behind the mask cyber crime gangs, best ways to limit cyber attack liability, breaking cyber crime news, breaking cyber cri

  22. CrowdStrike CTO Cristian Rodriguez on Threat Intelligence and Cyber Liability

    Sep 15, 202655m#6

    Crowdstrike CTO, Cristian Rodriguez join us. Topics: explaining threat intelligence, how to limit cyber liability, ways to limit cyber liability, threat intelligence cyber security news, new ways to limit cyber liability

  23. Why Storytelling Works Better Than Fear

    Sep 11, 202658m#16

    Dan Elliott , Principal Cyber Security Risk Advisor at Zurich, and notoriously talented storyteller for complex subjects, joins us. Topics: how story telling helps leaders, Benefits Of Story Telling In Business, cyber se

  24. Eric Taylor Runs a Ransomware SWAT Team. These Are His Stories

    Sep 7, 202630m#14

    A compassionate spiritual technology leader, Eric Taylor leads a ransomware SWAT team and he illustrates great stories to share and learn from. Topics: Negotiating with Cyber Criminals, how to negotiate with cyber crime

  25. Gabe Gambill Returns: What Happens When There's No Backup Left

    Sep 5, 202658m#18

    Gabe Gambill, international technology expert with Quorum ( https://get.quorum.com/ ) who leads executives to understand what happens when data back ups fail and how to plan accordingly. Summary In this conversation, Din