Cyber Crime Junkies

Kurtis Minder, seasoned ransomware negotiator, shares insights into the complex world of cybercrime negotiations. He discusses the psychological aspects of negotiating with cybercriminals, the role of AI in both offense and defense, and the importance of understanding the motivations behind cybercrime. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of ransomware as a service and the implications for businesses and national security.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/

This is the true cyber crime story of Lamborghini Carjackers Lured by a $243M Cyber heist, a dive into crypto fraud cases and how cyber crime turns violent. This episode explores the dramatic rise and fall of Ray Diaz, a young man entangled in a world of cybercrime, luxury, and violence. It delves into the consequences of doxxing, the ruthless nature of cybercriminal networks like the COM, and the failed kidnapping plot that led to a shocking $243 million cryptocurrency heist. The narrative highlights the dangers of living a flashy lifestyle built on crime and the lessons learned from these high-stakes situations.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/

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 interest in the field. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of cyber resiliency and preparedness in the face of evolving threats. We discuss topics including how is higher education targeted for cyber crime, top tactics used in social engineering, cost effective practices to limit cyber liability, how intelligence gathering is critical to security, Importance of visibility into operational risk, most common hacking tactics and a new approach to build a security culture.TakeawaysCybersecurity in higher education faces unique challenges Social engineering, particularly through job scams and impersonation, is a significant threat in higher education.Cyber resiliency and preparedness are crucial in mitigating cyber risks Education and awareness are key Collaboration and information sharing between organizations are essential Creating a student-run SOC can be a valuable initiativeBreaking into cybersecurity requires passion, interest, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:30 First Experience with Ethical Hacker06:32 Transition to Cybersecurity at Clemson University07:00 Cyber Risks in Higher Education09:04 Cyber Resiliency and Preparedness11:18 Cyber Risks Faced by College Students15:06 Social Engineering and Cyber Education19:48 Collaboration and Information Sharing in Cybersecurity22:12 Challenges of Cybercrime and Law Enforcement28:15 Top Cyber Threats in Higher Education30:11 Threats and Vulnerabilities34:25 Creating a Student-Run SOC38:02 Breaking into Cybersecurity46:03 The Broad Scope of Cybersecurity50:47 Generative AISend 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/

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://badassinheels.com/We discuss: FBI Profiling and negotiation,  FBI Profiling and counter terrorism, and other key topics: how fbi negotiates, how fbi negotiations are used in cyber crime, how cyber crime negotiations work, fbi profiling in cyber crime, how fbi profiling helps fight cyber crime, understanding science in social engineering, science of social engineering explained, psychology of social engineering explained, how neuroscience hacks humans, the science behind hacking humans, hacking humans using science, Global Cyber Security Strategy,       Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for FREE: @Cybercrimejunkiespodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrU8kX3b4M8ZiQ-GW7Z1yg For more real cybercrime stories, visit our website at https://cybercrimejunkies.com.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/

They thought they found love… Instead, they walked straight into a digital slaughterhouse.In this shocking episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host Dean Mauro and Dr. Sergio Sanchez expose the dark world of pig butchering scams — where victims are “fattened up” with trust before being bled dry financially and emotionally.We reveal:·       The $1M “Brad Pitt” romance scam that fooled a highly educated professional.·       How AI deepfakes and voice cloning make fraudsters nearly impossible to spot.·       Crypto investment cons promising 80% annual returns that vanish overnight.💡 If it’s too good to be true… it’s a setup. Don’t become another headline. Learn the tactics before they learn YOU.#PigButcheringScam #RomanceScam #CryptoScam #Deepfake #VoiceCloning #SocialEngineering 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/

In this exclusive interview, a former ransomware hacker reveals the shocking truth behind a devastating supply chain attack that brought a major organization to its knees. From the initial breach to the final ransom demand, our insider shares never-before-heard secrets about the tactics, techniques, and procedures used to pull off the heist. You won't want to miss this rare glimpse into the dark world of cybercrime.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/

Maril Vernon joins us, sharing her inspiring story and how she became Top Hacker this year. Without a technical background she transformed her career and broker into cybersecurity, becoming a 1-person Purple Team.Topics: how to become a top hacker for business, how to become a top woman in cyber security, ways to break into cyber security from marketing.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/

 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 provide a roadmap to you, your family and the brands we all serve These are the true crime stories about what happens when we shine a light on the Dark Web. What’s Public & For Sale on the Dark WebRENT-A-HACKERApplying for a job with a Cybercrime Gang.Staggering new reports and shocking stats Practical ways to avoid your data being sold Hope you listen and hope you download all our episodes.  New episodes on Mondays (plus bonus episodes!)*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/

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.coachNausheen 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) meetings to live public speaking in person, we touch on many little-known ways you can improve your communications.Topics:• why people fear public speaking, •  is it possible to overcome fear of public speaking?• modern ways to improve communication skills , • little known ways to overcome fear of public speaking,• dangers of certain beverages, lighting errors and sound mistakes,• Methodologies which help build authenticity and clarity Chapters• 00:00 Introduction and Background• 02:57 Discovering a Passion for Public Speaking• 09:00 The Importance of Effective Communication• 13:07 Challenges in Presentation Skills• 21:02 Techniques for Effective Communication• 25:07 Assisting Leaders in Communication• 25:36 The Importance of Authentic Confidence• 26:27 Coaching Introverts in Public Speaking• 28:54 Overcoming Filler Words• 30:00 The Impact of Comfort Level on Delivery• 32:49 The Role of Coffee and Energy Drinks• 34:23 Camera Angles and Gestures for On-Camera Presentations• 41:36 The Importance of PracticeSend 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/

Shocking stories from a global leader Gabe Gambill with Quorum covering horror stories of when data back ups fail, saving yourself when data back ups fail, and how to get back data after ransomware.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/