Cyber Crime Junkies
4.8(29)

Cyber Crime Junkies

by Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

328 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 (328)

  1. AI's Innocent | Your Cyber Flaws Steal the Show!

    May 24, 202648m#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

  2. Higher Education under Cyber Attack. Clemson CISO John Hoyt.

    May 23, 202658m#67

    John Hoyt, the CISO of Clemson University, shares his journey into cybersecurity and discusses the top cyber risks in higher education. He recounts his first experience with an ethical hacker and how it sparked his inter

  3. 23andMe | Your DNA Was SOLD | What To Do NOW.

    May 17, 202614m#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

  4. Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 2

    May 16, 202648m#5

    Robert Cioffi, CEO of a leading NY MSP and discusses ransomware real life stories effect on people, ransomware shocking toll on people from a real life victim perspective, and the ransomware impact on real life small bus

  5. Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 1

    May 15, 202635m#4

    Robert Cioffi, CEO of a leading NY MSP and discusses ransomware real life stories effect on people, ransomware shocking toll on people from a real life victim perspective, and the ransomware impact on real life small bus

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

    May 13, 202653m#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

  7. What Powers a Leader LIKE Crowdstrike CTO to Climb to the TOP?

    May 9, 20261h 1m#42

    What Powers a Leader LIKE Crowdstrike CTO to Climb to the TOP? At 17, he left his Caribbean home and came to the US. After initial struggles she landed a job and after inserting his way into a tech issue, the trajectory

  8. Cybersecurity's Biggest Failure Is AI | Nobody's Talking About THIS

    May 8, 202659m#1

    New Episode🔥Cybersecurity's Biggest Failure Is AI | Nobody's Talking About THIS Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Cyber Crime Junkies Chaos Episode 02:30 Vatican IT Expert Teaches a Friar to Answer an iPhone 05:00 Tech Support

  9. Shadows Within: A Spy Unmasks How Insider Risk Affects Cyber Security

    May 5, 202656m#24

    Former Spy and intelligence officer, Shawnee Delaney, join us. She is the founder and CEO of Vaillance Group ( https://www.vaillancegroup.com ) and spent nearly a decade with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a de

  10. 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 `

  11. US Secret Service in Action. Exclusive.

    May 1, 202650m#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

  12. Why Hackers Love When You Deploy Agentic AI

    Apr 28, 202652m#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

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

    Apr 27, 202641m#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

  14. AI in Healthcare-Hope or HYPE?

    Apr 24, 20261h 18m#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

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

    Apr 23, 202653m#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

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

    Apr 22, 202657m#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,

  17. 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

  18. Understanding Ransomware Gangs: Key Information

    Apr 17, 202646m#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

  19. 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

  20. Why Hackers Target YOU. Dark Web EXPOSED.

    Apr 12, 202659m#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

  21. Super AI Exposed | Should Humanity Surrender Control?

    Apr 10, 202655m#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

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

    Apr 10, 202648m#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

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

    Apr 8, 20261h 10m#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

  24. Biggest Cyber Insurance Mistakes To Avoid

    Apr 5, 202659m#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

  25. 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