

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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Jul 12, 2025 • 43min
Building a Cybersecurity Mindset: AI, Culture, & Governance Explained
David Mauro and DeWayne Hart explore the critical aspects of building a cyber security mindset, understanding cyber security awareness, internet governance in cyber security, and importance of culture in 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/

Jul 11, 2025 • 25min
FBI vs Cyber Crime
Scott Augenbaum, retired FBI Agent in the Cyber Division shares his truths framework about the FBI vs Cyber Crime and the fbi perspective of cyber crime. Topics: fbi perspective of cyber crime, fbi view of cyber crime, explaining the fbi stance on cyber crime, lessons learned from fbi on cyber crime, lessons on cyber crime from fbi, war between the fbi and cyber crime, fbi vs cyber crime, truth about fbi vs cyber crime, how the fbi helps cyber crime victims Come join us this year as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the importance of cybersecurity awareness month 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/

Jul 9, 2025 • 43min
Emotional Firewalls: Mastering EQ to Outsmart Global Cyber Threats
Cybercrime Junkies Podcast interviews former NATO specialist and international intelligence expert, Nadja El Fertasi, about the role played by emotional intelligence in cyber security and Emotional Intelligence in AI.We discuss emotional firewalls, learning EQ (emotional intelligence) and how it can stop social engineering attacks, how international law enforcement leverages Emotional Intelligence, and how it can be learned and trained.Find more on Nadja here: https://www.thrivewitheq.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/

Jul 6, 2025 • 33min
Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal
Have you ever wondered why cyber attacks are not all equal? Why some of the most significant data breaches in history didn't lead to your personal information being sold on the dark web? When Data Breaches Are Really Espionage? Why did the stolen data from breaches like Anthem, Starwood/Marriott, OPM, and Equifax vanish into the ether, while other breaches see data auctioned off to the highest bidder? Let's delve into these mysteries, each a tale of intrigue and unseen adversaries.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/

Jul 4, 2025 • 41min
Can you Spot AI Job Applicant Fraud? Think again!
On this Cyber Crime Junkies deep-dive, we expose how deepfake job applicants, AI-powered resumes, and AI voice-cloning are turning remote hiring into the ultimate con. Real-world cases include executives duped by glitchy interview bots—and one bizarre scam channeling funds to international criminals.👨💻 What you’ll discover:· AI resume generators that craft “perfect” fake backgrounds.· Deepfake Zoom/Teams interviews are here · New ways too identify a deepfake.· Scams funneling salaries overseas—like $88 million to North Korea.🛡️ Protect your hiring processes—learn the red flags and detection strategies. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly cyber-crime exposés with Cyber Crime Junkies.#CyberCrimeJunkies #DeepfakeJobApplicants #AIResumeScam #InterviewScams #VoiceClones #PayrollFraud #RemoteHiring #AIinRecruiting #HiringSecurityTakeaways · Deep fake technology is becoming a significant threat in hiring.· Employers are struggling to identify fake candidates during interviews.· 75% of impressive resumes may be generated by AI deep fakes.· 12.5% of job applicants for software roles are faked.· Chapters00:00 The Rise of Deep Fake Job Candidates05:38 The Impact of AI on Hiring Practices10:45 Real-World Consequences of Deep Fake Technology14:00 Deepfake Job Interviews17:37 The Scale of the Problem21:00 AI Fraud To Watch For26:33 Strategies for Mitigating Risks30:00 What Employers Need To Know33:00 DEEPFAKE SAMPLE38:30 The Future of Hiring 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/

Jul 3, 2025 • 45min
Cyber Security Differences Between US Versus UK
Richard Hollis of Risk Crew (https://www.riskcrew.com) in London joins Cyber Crime Junkies studio (https://cybercrimejunkies.com) for exclusive discussion on: cyber security differences between US versus UK, how cybersecurity efforts usually fail and Difference between customers or enemies.Don't miss the video episode: https://youtu.be/5jjlJx_EyXISend 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 2, 2025 • 53min
Cyber Crime Take Down Story. LOCKBIT.
Video Episode here!Jon DiMaggio, Senior Security Strategist with https://analyst1.com and former NSA analyst, author of The Art of Cyber Warfare (https://a.co/d/72qKbc4) joins us for an exclusive discussion on the cyber crime take down story of LOCKBIT.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background08:10 Financial Aspects of Ransomware Operations24:33 Technical Skills and Criminal Intent39:46 The Self-Convening Justice System in the Criminal Underground48:31 The Importance of Effective Communication in 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/

Jun 29, 2025 • 49min
Shocking New Ways to Stop Hackers 🔥 What You Must Know
In this episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host David Mauro speaks with cybersecurity expert Adam Benwell, CEO of Challenge Word, about new ways to stop social engineering, Shocking New Ai Risks & How To Stop ThemSend 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/

Jun 28, 2025 • 21min
Hackers vs Businesses Leaders XX Battle of Cyber Interruption XX
This conversation delves into Hackers vs Businesses Leaders. Battle of Cyber Interruption. It delves into the alarming rise of ransomware attacks, their impact on businesses and healthcare, and the evolving landscape of cybercrime. It highlights the staggering financial costs, the organized nature of cybercriminal operations, and the legal implications for companies. The discussion also emphasizes the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures and the importance of preparedness in the face of these threats.Send us a textSupport 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/

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Deceptive Realities: Unmasking the Threat of Deep Fakes in Cybersecurity
Today we discuss how deep fake videos increase security risks. Topics include: artificial intelligence risks in cyber, new ways to reduce risk of deep fakes, how are deep fakes made, how are deep fake videos made, how are audio deep fakes made, and how is ai making it harder to detect deep fakes.TakeawaysSample deepfakes are played. Can you tell? Over 85% of those tested could not.Deepfake technology, created using techniques like GANs, diffusion models, and VAEs, can convincingly substitute one person's face or voice with another's.The widespread availability and low cost of deepfake technology make it accessible to both legitimate businesses and threat actors, increasing the threat surface for organizations.The potential for deepfakes to manipulate and deceive individuals, especially children, is a grave concern.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Deepfake Technology and its Impact03:27 The Challenges of Detecting Deepfakes08:04 The Erosion of Trust: Seeing is No Longer Believing11:31 The Advancement of Deepfake Technology26:53 The Malicious Uses of Deepfake Technology36:17 The Risks of Deepfake Technology40:38 Limitations of Deepfake Detection47:02 Deepfakes in Different Languages56:09 The Role of Regulations01:09:34 The Catastrophic Potential of DeepfakesSend 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/