Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
Cyber Crime Junkies
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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Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Hackers stole The HEART of Nike. | A Nightmare! 31.01.2026 3:23
Hackers stole The HEART of Nike. | A Nightmare! The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the NIKE BREACH and what it means, covering the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Learn about the latest threats, including ransomware and malware, and the minds of the hackers behind them. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyb...
AI Changed Social Engineering. New Verification Rules to Know TODAY! 31.01.2026 3:37
AI Changed Social Engineering. New Verification Rules to Know TODAY! If you didn't independently confirm the human using a channel you know is legitimate, you didn't verify anything. You placed your trust in whatever entity controls that communication channel. And there's an increasing chance that entity is a criminal enterprise with better AI tools than your security team. Stop che...
Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal 30.01.2026 34:26
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 Espionage? Why did the stolen data from breaches like Anthem, Starwood/Marriott, OPM, and Equifax vanish into the ether, while other breaches see data auctioned off to the highe...
Unveiling the MOST DANGEROUS AI Risks at Work! 28.01.2026 44:27
New Episode🔥We explore the importance of proper AI adoption, NIST AI risk management framework and regulatory compliance. Understanding ai governance and having a clear ai policy are crucial for effective ai for business.🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Learn about the lat...
Modern Ways to Improve Presentation Skills with Nausheen Chen. 27.01.2026 52:20
Nausheen Chen joins us. She is a wildly popular professional public speaking coach with clients like leaders at Google, Amazon and huge brands like Timberland and more. Check out her site: www.speaking.coach Nausheen has a free course we encourage you to check out! https://www.speaking.coach/free-course/ She shares her insights on modern ways to improve presentation skills. From virtual (zoom etc)...
Are YOU the Next Victim? STOP Leaving Your Life EXPOSED. 25.01.2026 48:44
New Episode🔥Guest Dan Elliott (vCISO with RECORDED FUTURE). We emphasize the critical need for robust vendor due diligence and continuous risk assessment to improve automation without compromising security. Understanding artificial intelligence and its ai risks is no longer a future problem, but a present challenge. This episode focuses on the stark reality of cyber risks, moving past sensational...
Cyber Crime-Biggest Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Unmasking Top Cyber Threats Today To US Critical Infrastructure 22.01.2026 1:37:26
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 Introduction to the Challenges of Securing Critical Infrastructure 03:11 Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses in Critical Infrastructure 10:03 Challenges Faced by Small to Mid-Sized Crit...
Secrets Found In The Dark Web 15.01.2026 50:09
Summary This conversation shines a light on the dark web, discussing its purpose, dangers, and what is available on it. It explores the increase in dark web activity and the sale of stolen data, including passwords and personal information. The conversation also delves into the operations of cybercrime gangs and their recruitment of cyber mercenaries. It highlights the role of anonymity and encryp...
The Threat WITHIN | Psychological Cybersecurity 10.01.2026 49:54
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook . Amazon , Barnes and Noble , and more. I wrote the Moving Target Trilogy because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook . Amazon , Barnes and N...
Deepfake Attacks, Voice Cloning, and Why AI Social Engineering Works 10.01.2026 50:11
Why modern cybercrime targets trust, urgency, and decision-making instead of systems Deepfake Attacks, Voice Cloning, and Why AI Social Engineering Works Traditional fraud used to feel obvious: misspellings, odd links, weird emails. Now? Deepfakes embed perfectly familiar voices and faces into your feed — or your inbox. Listen to Perry Carpenter on this. If you love this topic as much as we do gr...
How Parents Can Protect Children Online. 08.01.2026 56:55
Titania Jordan. Best-selling author, CMO of Bark, and regular TV Guest on national TV shows, Titania Jordan, joins us to discuss Parenting in a Tech World. We discuss: Common misconceptions and Parental Challenges today The Role and Responsibilities Social Media companies have and should have Best Practices and Practical Suggestion to manage the tech your children are using How to Monitor their o...
What's The FUTURE of QUANTUM? 06.01.2026 49:19
Discover the cutting-edge technology of CYBER EAGLE, a revolutionary system designed to defend against the threats of quantum warfare. As the world enters a new era of cybersecurity challenges, CYBER EAGLE is poised to be at the forefront of protecting sensitive information and national security. In this conversation, host David Mauro engages with Carlo Tortora Brayda and Michael Tiesemer, leaders...
Don't Get Tricked. Don't Skip These Two Steps. That's It 04.01.2026 3:58
Most cybercrime doesn’t start with genius hackers. It starts on a Tuesday. Someone’s busy. An email feels urgent. And a decision gets made five seconds too fast. Fear-based cybersecurity training hasn’t made people safer. It’s made them tired. Most cyber attacks don’t start with genius hackers. They start with rushed decisions, social engineering, and skipped updates. This short breaks down ai ex...
Protecting Identities - Best Practices and Fraud Prevention 03.01.2026 54:45
Fraud Expert Ayelet Biger joins us. Find her at her site: https://scamranger.ai/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:49 Shining a Light on the Victim's Perspective 10:00 Creating a Seamless User Experience 12:23 The Role of Behavioral Biometrics in Fraud Detection 15:16 Distinguishing Between Legitimate Users and Cyber Criminals 20:06 The Ecosystem of Credit Card Fraud and Identity T...
After the Blast: How One CEO Fought Back 💥 | A True Crime 31.12.2025 1:21:01
Robert Cioffi, CEO of a small company discusses the highly emotional impact that a major ransomware attack had on his, his customers and the community. The Emotional Toll of Cyber Attack was horrific to witness and made national news. Learn how to get prepared in this True Cyber Crime Story. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to...
Ransomware Is NOT the Greatest Threat | Here Is What's Coming 30.12.2025 49:37
New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show discusses the evolution of ransomware, highlighting how it has shifted from simple file locking to direct extortion. We explore the latest ransomware trends and the significant ransomware impact on critical sectors like hospitals and supply chains. This ransomware attack strategy now directly targets customers and patients, demonstrating how ransomware work...
Identity Crisis: Aaron Painter on Mobile ID Verification, Cryptography, and Reducing Cyber Risk 29.12.2025 52:10
Catch the Video episode: https://youtu.be/zMNsjSGT-yw Aaron Painter , former global executive at Microsoft, discusses the rising risks of deepfakes, how deep fake videos increase security risks, and how mobile-based identity verification helps like the new company he founded called Nametag. In this story David Mauro interviews Aaron and discusses identity verification challenges. We discuss how to...
Famous Hacker Reveals TRUE Ethical Hacking Stories 27.12.2025 50:28
🚨New Episode 🚨We’re joined in-studio by Bryan Seely — World Famous Hacker who Reveals True Ethical Hacking Storie. Bryan is a cybersecurity expert, and media commentator featured on CNBC, Fox News, CNN, and WSJ . He’s also the author of Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies ! We discuss: true ethical hacking stories, data brokers and privacy risks, wiretapping, Google Maps, data brokers and privacy conc...
TV Wars and Espionage. 10.12.2025 43:03
From Rupert Murdoch's global entertainment ambition to a dead hacker found hanging from a tree in a park in Germany, this true cyber crime story spans over a decade in the cut-throat Satellite TV wars, involving colorful characters, pirates, big business, technology advances and failures and those who entered the darker side to try and get what they wanted. This is the true cyber crime story...
This Supreme Court Case Could Kill Your Internet 02.12.2025 3:11
The Supreme Court is hearing a billion-dollar piracy case that could literally change how the entire internet works. Sony says Cox Communications should be liable for customers illegally downloading music — including 10,017 songs in dispute. Cox argues: “We didn’t do it.” Leaked email: “F the DMCA!!!” Yeah… this case is pure chaos. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful...
Ransomware Attacks Can Be DEADLY What Makes You SAFE? 25.11.2025 57:06
We discuss How ransomware can kill and ways to build security resilience with Chris Loehr, SVP of Solis Security. Ransomware Attacks Can Be DEADLY What Makes You SAFE? Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us. I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook . Amazon ,...
From Forbes Fame to Federal Charges: The Shocking Tale of Charlie Javice! 24.11.2025 8:26
Discover the shocking story of Charlie Javice, the entrepreneur who went from being featured on the cover of Forbes to facing a federal indictment. Learn about her rise to fame and the events that led to her downfall. Get the inside scoop on the controversies surrounding her business ventures and the charges brought against her. From the highs of entrepreneurial success to the lows of legal troubl...
What Happens in Your BRAIN During Social Engineering Attacks 21.11.2025 53:14
What Happens in Your BRAIN During Social Engineering Attacks We Speak with expert, Dr Abbie Marono on cognitive neuroscience, Brain Reactions During Social Engineering. We discuss the science of social engineering, brain reactions during social engineering, and brain reactions during phishing. Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for thos...
BEHIND SCENES of REAL Data Breach Response 13.11.2025 1:01:34
What really happens during a cyber attack? Not the Hollywood version — the real one. The kind businesses experience every single day when a single compromised password, phishing email, or zero-day vulnerability ignites a full-scale crisis. In this full episode, we take you inside the anatomy of a real data breach with digital first responders from NetGain Technologies — the cybersecurity professio...
What Are The BIGGEST Cyber Security Risks In SaaS Platforms? 07.11.2025 38:04
What Are The BIGGEST Cyber Security Risks In SaaS Platforms? How safe are software-as-a-service platforms? Yasir Ali is the Founder and CEO of Polymer , explores hidden cyber security risks in software as a service platforms and innovative ways to reduce risks in software messaging apps. Polymer is a data loss prevention platform for Software-as-a-service platforms. It leverages AI which autom...
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