

Cyber Crime Junkies
Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
Translating Cyber into Plain Terms. Newest AI, Social Engineering, and Ransomware Attack Insight to Protect Businesses and Reduce Risk. Latest Cyber News from the Dark web, research, and insider info. Interviews of Global Technology Leaders, sharing True Cyber Crime stories and advice on how to manage cyber risk.Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcast
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 17min
Cyber Careers Demystified. What Employers Want.
TJ Houston, a cybersecurity expert, teacher, and coach, shares his insights on launching a career in cybersecurity. He highlights essential steps like obtaining certifications and establishing daily study habits. Houston discusses how military experience can transition into IT roles and emphasizes the importance of networking. The conversation also dives into vendor-neutral certifications, their relevance for entry-level jobs, and the significance of understanding both offensive and defensive cybersecurity roles.

Aug 6, 2025 • 57min
Harnessing Emerging Tech: Imagination and AI in Brand Growth, and the Perils of 'Too Big to Fail"
When technology can do everything for us, what is left? Imagination. That is the intrigue in a soon-to-be-released book coming by Dr Lydia Kostopoulos, who holds a PHD in International Relations, Security and Political Science, having attended the Harvard Kennedy school for Cybersecurity. We discuss: Harnessing Emerging Tech: Imagination and AI in Brand Growth, and the Perils of 'Too Big to Fail".· ways to grow brands by adapting to emerging tech,· how to use imagination in brand growth,· risks in believing you are TOO BIG TO FAIL,· how AI is effecting brand imagination, · how technology has changed society, Chapters02:44 The Significance of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime05:04 Exploring Web3 and Digital Ownership08:23 The State of Web3 and the Metaverse12:21 Digital Assets and NFTs15:08 Apple's Vision Pro and Avatar Technology19:20 Challenges and Risks in the Metaverse20:41 Convergence of Technologies and Convergence Literacy24:27 Emerging Technologies and Strategic Advisory Services26:46 The Importance of Convergence Literacy27:15 Navigating Exponential Advancements27:44 The Need for Packaging Solutions30:19 The Imagination Dilemma33:01 The Impact of Emerging Technologies36:16 Packaging and the Circular Economy40:08 The Imagination Dilemma: Explained52:49 Reimagining Business Focus53:42 Protecting Competitiveness 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/

Aug 5, 2025 • 59min
What Makes A GREAT Leader Today? Secret Communication Skills Revealed.
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, leadership is more crucial than ever. But what makes a GREAT leader in this new era? Is it their ability to adapt to change, their capacity to inspire and motivate their team, or their willingness to take calculated risks?We'll explore the key characteristics and qualities that define a GREAT leader in today's fast-changing world. From effective communication and strategic thinking to emotional intelligence and resilience, we'll delve into the essential skills and traits that set exceptional leaders apart from the rest. Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful leadership and discover how you can develop the skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment.Chapters00:00 The Heart of Leadership: A New Perspective01:46 From Humble Beginnings to HR Leadership05:39 The Journey to People Management09:55 Lessons from Sales: Tenacity and Teamwork12:34 Core Values and Leadership Insights17:14 Curiosity and Empathy in Leadership20:27 The Importance of Clarity and Kindness23:37 Generational Shifts in the Workforce26:55 Navigating AI and Leadership31:50 The Role of Trust in Transformation41:58 Re-Recruiting: Keeping Talent EngagedSend 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/

Aug 4, 2025 • 55min
Shadows Within: A Spy Unmasks How Insider Risk Affects Cyber Security
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 decorated Clandestine Services Officer conducting Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations all over the world. She served four combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Case Officer and Detachment Chief and served as a Supervisory Branch Chief in Europe. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background00:30 Shawnee's Expertise in Cybersecurity and Counterintelligence02:21 The Influence of Shawnee's Family and Childhood04:01 Shawnee's Work with the Defense Intelligence Agency08:04 Stories from Shawnee's Government Service15:07 Difference Between Insider Risk and Insider Threat20:01 Mitigating Insider Risk and Threat24:28 Security Awareness and Training Programs32:12 Building a Security Culture41:27 Insider Threat Program at Uber46:12 Lessons Learned from Uber52:41 Upcoming Books on Insider Threat and Cybersecurity EducationSend 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/

Aug 3, 2025 • 55min
How To Avoid Career Land Mines
Jospeh Hudson, Director of Growth at TCM Security join sus in the studio. An experienced recruiter, former teacher, involved parent and thought-leader in the cyber security space Joe shares insight into how to avoid land minds in job searching.Topics: landminds in job searching, land minds in job searching, job searching in security, job searching in security. land minds to avoid, most notorious data breaches this year, most notorious breaches, top cyber crime stories in news, largest healthcare breach this year, top data breaches in healthcare this year, largest healthcare breach 2023, update on move it breach, update on move it breach, largest healthcare breach move it, move it breach 2023, best practices to limit cyber liability, best security practices for individuals, best security tips for business, best security tips for enterprise, best ways to limit cyber attack liability, do Americans value their personal data, how to limit liability from data breach, new ways to protect business from cyber crime, newest security expert insights, top security tips we all want to know, ransomware impact on small companies in real life, top data breaches in healthcare Let's stand against cybercrime together - subscribe to our YouTube Channel for behind-the-scenes look and be part of the conversation for FREE: @Cybercrimejunkiespodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrU8kX3b4M8ZiQ-GW7Z1ygFor more captivating and real cybercrime stories, visit our website at 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/

Aug 3, 2025 • 55min
Insider Secrets--Top 5 Human Resource Strategy and Leadership Skills
Host Dean Mauro interviews Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, CHRO with Dayforce, an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer, discussing the importance of AI in HR, HR Technology, Human Resource Strategy and Leadership Skills.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/

Aug 2, 2025 • 52min
Baby Al Capone. New Wave of Online Violence Stories.
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 child who became legendary as Baby Al Capone.Our mission is to keep you, your family and your organization's brand safe. Nothing technical or boring. Through humor and real-life stories we make sense of Cybersecurity.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/

Aug 1, 2025 • 47min
Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 2
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 business. We discuss ransomware what it feels like to be a victim and the ransomware impact on real life individuals. A compelling emotional story of how his company was attacked by REVIL in the infamous KASEYA breach, his depicted of what it feels like to watch ransomware live. The Kaseya breach effected over 1500 businesses in the US. He shares an eyewitness account and tells the story of the emotional journey of trauma, triage, rebuilding and persistence through a remarkable recovery. THIS IS PART 2 of 2. Highlights: 💡ransomware real life stories effect on people 💡ransomware what being a victim feels like 💡ransomware impact on real life individuals 💡ransomware impact on real life small business 💡ransomware impact on small business 💡ransomware impact on small companies in real life 💡watch ransomware live 💡emotions when watching ransomware live 💡ransomware impact on individuals VIDEO Episode Link: PART 1👩💻 https://youtu.be/fYH1uzjvsuYVIDEO EP PART 2: https://youtu.be/2K95SlyRwUI🔔 Want 💎 EXCLUSIVE💎 Content? For only $3/mo or $30 for a whole year! 💎 SUBSCRIBE to CCJ PRIME https://glow.fm/cybercrimejunkiesprime 💎Thanks for watching! -David, Mark, Kylie and Team @CCJNew Exclusive Content at CCJ PRIME.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/

Aug 1, 2025 • 34min
Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 1
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 business. We discuss ransomware what it feels like to be a victim and the ransomware impact on real life individuals. A compelling emotional story of how his company was attacked by REVIL in the infamous KASEYA breach, his depicted of what it feels like to watch ransomware live. The Kaseya breach effected over 1500 businesses in the US. He shares an eyewitness account and tells the story of the emotional journey of trauma, triage, rebuilding and persistence through a remarkable recovery. THIS IS PART 1 of 2. Highlights: 💡ransomware real life stories effect on people 💡ransomware what being a victim feels like 💡ransomware impact on real life individuals 💡ransomware impact on real life small business 💡ransomware impact on small business 💡ransomware impact on small companies in real life 💡watch ransomware live 💡emotions when watching ransomware live 💡ransomware impact on individuals VIDEO Episode Link: PART 1👩💻 https://youtu.be/fYH1uzjvsuYVIDEO EP PART 2: https://youtu.be/2K95SlyRwUIThanks for watching! -David, Mark, Kylie and Team @CCJSend 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/

Jul 31, 2025 • 49min
Famous Hacker Reveals! True Ethical Hacking Stories.
🚨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 concerns, how data brokers operate without regulation, and How Hackers Breach Big Tech.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/