Cyber Crime Junkies
4.8(30)

Cyber Crime Junkies

by Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

299 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


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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 (299)

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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://

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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:

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. The FBI Mole Who Sold America to Russia for 20 Years

    Jun 21, 202646m#16

    A young undercover FBI operative risks everything to expose America’s most devastating traitor — revealing how Cold-War spycraft evolved into today’s cybercrime economy. The shocking true story of Robert Hanssen — the FB

  19. Meta's Hidden Data Grab and the AI That Clones Your Voice: Chaos Panel

    Jun 19, 20261h 21m#11

    New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies Chaos Panel with inventor Mike Acerra founder of LuxBlox and Dr Sergio Sanchez. The show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for b

  20. Why Hackers Love When You Deploy Agentic AI

    Jun 14, 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

  21. One Badge Turned a Trusted Employee Into Your Biggest Threat

    Jun 14, 202622m#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 `

  22. The Data Broker Playbook, and How to Erase Yourself From It

    Jun 12, 20261h 1m#13

    David Mauro interviews Merry Marwig, a data privacy advocate, and Jeff Jockisch, founder of Obscure IQ , about how data brokers work and how to delete your data by discussing the intersection of privacy and personal data

  23. Luxblox Founder Mike Acerra on Where AI Takes Humanity Next

    Jun 10, 202648m#10

    What's Next for Humanity with Artificial Intelligence? David Mauro interviews Mike Acerra, the president and founder of Luxblox, about AI and its role in humanity. They discuss the evolution of technology, from typewrite

  24. The Body Makes Trillions of Decisions Without You. So Does AI

    Jun 6, 20261h 3m#8

    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 questions abo

  25. The News Covers the Breach. Nobody Covers the Person It Broke

    May 31, 202630m#49

    New Episode🔥This one explores why news outlets focus on the aftermath of a data breach but rarely on the lives impacted. We discuss cybersecurity in the age of AI dangers and its impact on individuals. It's time we addr