Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 31min

The Undetected. Espionage and Spies.(Part 1)

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 Espionage to American National Security Inside Espionage: What Every American Should Know Send us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Apr 5, 2025 • 29min

PowerSchool Exposed-🔥-Children at Risk at School

🚨New Episode 🚨We dive into PowerSchool Exposed-- Children at Risk at School, about the significant cybersecurity breach at PowerSchool, which exposed sensitive data of millions of students and teachers. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and robust cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive information.TakeawaysCybercriminals buy and sell children's identities on the dark web.The Power School breach exposed millions of sensitive records.Third-party vendor risks are a growing concern for organizations.A single compromised credential can lead to massive data breaches.Power School's lack of multi-factor authentication contributed to the breach.The breach affected 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers.Power School engaged CrowdStrike to investigate the breach.Transparency and accountability are crucial in handling data breaches.Organizations must implement robust cybersecurity measures.The future of cybersecurity in education requires vigilance and proactive strategies.Chapters00:00  The Wake-Up Call: Cybersecurity in Education03:07.  The Power School Data Breach: A Deep Dive06:02.  The Mechanics of the Breach: How It Happened08:48.  The Fallout: Data Exposed and Consequences12:12.    Lessons Learned: What Organizations Must Do15:07.   The Role of Transparency and Accountability17:59.   Future Implications: Cybersecurity in Education20:49.  Conclusion: The Path ForwardSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Apr 4, 2025 • 27min

The Shocking Rise and Fall of 23andMe. Exposed.

We expose and discuss the rise and fall of genetic testing company 23andMe. On September 13th, 2024 the once popular genetic testing company “23andMe” agreed to a $30 million settlement stemming from a data breach that affected nearly 7 million users. The next day, on September 14th every single board member resigned. Victims of the data breach are at risk of being targeted. This is their story.We include a segment from Michelle Aquinas with Menlo Labs. Follow her at https://www.youtube.com/@michellethevcSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Apr 3, 2025 • 51min

Start-Up Fraud Stories. How They Caught Elizabeth Holmes.

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 up” to what they had promised investors and regulators? Or had Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes crossed the line of NO return when they unleashed their tech through clinics treating patients with incorrect and wildly inaccurate test results? You can decide for yourself after hearing what unfolds.TakeawaysThe rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is a cautionary tale about overselling and the dangers of lacking transparency in the tech industry.Investors should be cautious about investing in companies that refuse to provide audited financial statements and technical verifications.The case highlights the need for regulation and scrutiny in the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to medical testing and patient care.The story of Theranos serves as a reminder that data-driven decision-making and scientific validation are crucial in the development and implementation of new technologies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the True Cybercrime Story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos07:22 Elizabeth Holmes' Motives and Goals for Founding Theranos09:46 The Rise of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes14:02 The Technology and Promises of Theranos23:08 The Downfall of Theranos and Questions Raised28:36 Investigations and Criminal Charges Against Theranos29:32 The End of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes' Legal Battles38:30 Update on Elizabeth Holmes' Attempts to Dismiss the Case45:55 Conclusion and Call to Action Send us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Apr 1, 2025 • 47min

Spotting Fraud Before it's Too Late. Brett Johnson Exclusive.

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, AI implications in cyber security today,  best policies to limit cyber liability and how can we spot fraud in business. We discuss how to protect families online, latest security expert insight, password management, and Deepfake technologies. Don't miss Brett's show too: https://thebrettjohnsonshow.comSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Mar 31, 2025 • 26min

The FRANK Scandal Exposed-- When A Lie Becomes Criminal

The conversation delves into the rise and fall of Charlie Javice, a once-celebrated fintech entrepreneur whose startup, Frank, promised to revolutionize student financial aid. However, her claims of a vast user base were fabricated, leading to a high-profile trial for fraud. The discussion highlights the implications of her actions on Silicon Valley's culture and the broader conversation about ethics in the tech industry.Chapters00:00 The Rise of Charlie Javice03:12 The Illusion of Success- When Sales Becomes Fraud05:56 FRANK Scandal Exposed 12:12 Trial and the Verdict15:47 When A Lie Becomes Criminal 18:46 What Happened To Frank Company 22:05 Startup Fraud Stories and Lessons LearnedSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Mar 29, 2025 • 51min

Sony Hack Decoded--Behind Scenes with A Real Hacker

🔥 Stay with us as we explore The SONY hack-decoded and take you Behind Scenes with a Real Hacker. In this episode we go Behind Scenes with A Real Hacker where Cyber Crime Junkies, host David Mauro, interviews Cody Kretsinger, a former Lulzsec member, exploring the Sony Hack Decoded.Guest Cody Kretsinger shows us how hacktivists help keep businesses secure, as a security expert helping companies across the globe stay secure. He shares his incredible story of his past as “Recursion” a member of LulzSec hacktivist group affiliated with the infamous Anonymous group back when he was in college in AZ. Topics covered: sony hack decoded, Behind Scenes With A Real Hacker, Cody Kretsinger, How Hacktivists Work, Inside The Sony Breach, why hacktivists help keep businesses secure, who hacked sony, how sony got hacked, how sony got breached, inside the mind of a hacker, what hackers do in cyber security, what hackers do with your information, how hackers break into websites, Send us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Mar 27, 2025 • 53min

Shocking Fraud Attempts To Watch Out For

Expert Ayelet Biger of Scam Rangers joins us for Shocking Fraud Attempts To Watch Out For and even more shocking ways to protect personal data and best practices fraud protection. We address newest stories on account take overs and discussed how to protect families online, how can we spot fraud in business, how to protect employees online, how to protect elderly online, best practices identifying fraud, best practices identity protection, how to stop scams against elderly and children online, how to stop online scams against elderly, How to stop social engineering, how to limit liability from data breach, Latest cyber security expert insights, how to identify fraud in business and newest ways to protect your identity online today.She hosts a great podcast too called Scam Rangers: https://pod.link/1661710240Scam Verification site:  https://scamranger.ai/ VIDEO Episode Link: 👩‍💻 https://youtu.be/NTLSfrU0WloSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Mar 25, 2025 • 34min

How To Build A Security Culture. WIZER Security Founder.

Gabriel Friedlander, founder of Wizer Security, join us. Founded in 2019 and now in over 20k organizations across 50 countries, including the great local city of Indianapolis Indiana in heartland of the US  Wizer training demonstrates how to build a security culture and believes today security awareness should be a basic life skill.Topics: how to build a security culture, affordable methods to limit cyber liability, affordable new ways to limit cyber liability, best cybersecurity practices for business, best security awareness no cost, best security awareness training software, effective no cost security awareness, effective ways to protect business from cyber crime, how security awareness training lowers risk of breach, how small businesses can limit cyber liability, how to use ai for security awareness, identity and brand protection online, new approaches to security awarenessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel for ALL Video episodes. It's FREE. It helps us help others @Cybercrimejunkiespodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrU8kX3b4M8ZiQ-GW7Z1yg  Want more true cyber crime? More interviews with global leaders? Unique insight into emerging trends, news, and other shocking stories? Check out Https://cybercrimejunkies.comSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/
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Mar 22, 2025 • 31min

From Hacker to Hero: The Michael Calce Story – How 'Mafia Boy' Took Down The Internet

SummaryThis episode explores the true cybercrime story of Michael Calce, also known as Mafia Boy, who was responsible for taking down major websites like Yahoo, E-Trade, eBay, and more during the dot com bubble. Michael's journey into hacking began when he received his first computer at the age of six and became fascinated with the idea of controlling and commanding it. He joined an elite Russian hacker group called TNT and used their resources to carry out his attacks. Despite covering his tracks, Michael was eventually caught due to his bragging in IRC chat rooms. He was sentenced to probation and has since become an ethical hacker, raising awareness about cybersecurity. Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Early Years of Michael Calce06:39 Joining the TNT Hacker Group18:29 The Takedown: Bringing Down Major Websites23:26 The Arrest and Aftermath28:10 The Changing Landscape of Hacking29:05 Conclusion: From Cybercriminal to Ethical HackerSend us a textGrowth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the show🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try Optery Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. 🔥No risk.🔥Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 🔥Want to Try AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning? Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq 🎧 Subscribe now http://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkiespodcast and never miss a video episode! Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com Engage with us on Socials: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📱 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CybercrimeJunky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/

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