

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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May 16, 2025 • 45min
RANSOMWARE 🎯 What You Need to Know 🎯
Host David Mauro interviews Jon DiMaggio, a well-respected cybercrime investigator, delving into the operations of LockBit, once the Top ransomware gang and now a Cyber Crime Gang Exposed. We discuss the Ransomware Take Down of #Lockbit, and how Jon’s research led to cyber criminals exposed on #cybercrimejunkies.#lockbit #ransomware #cybercrimeDon't miss the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpRV4YAlXKISend 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/

May 15, 2025 • 52min
Cyber Risk Unleashed. Latest Threats To Business.
Elizabeth Houser, Director of Cyber defense at Defense Storm, discusses her role in cybersecurity and her creation of the Security Intel Bulletin. We discuss what cyber risk means for business leaders today. She emphasizes the importance of translating cybersecurity topics into plain language to increase awareness and understanding among business leaders and the general public. 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/

May 13, 2025 • 49min
Cybercrime vs Small Business. Insider View of Cyber Crime.
Ron Sharon, a well-known cybersecurity & IT leader having served at such great companies as CANNON, LA Clippers, Universal Music, Mercedes, and more. Ron is a mentor to IT and cyber professionals across the globe and a friend of this show.Chapters00:00 The Journey into Cybersecurity04:58 Cyber Crime vs Small Business09:56 Insider View of Cyber Crime14:52 Entry-Level Opportunities in Cybersecurity19:55 The Broad Scope of Cybersecurity Roles26:15 Small Business Cyber Risk34:59 The Need for Governance in AI40:02 Understanding Modern CybercriminalsSend 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/

May 8, 2025 • 54min
Cyber Traps at Home! How to Keep Your Family Safe Online.🔥
Host David Mauro interviews Dr. Feleks Kravetz, US citizen who migrated from the former USSR and founder of Cuber Security Easy.We discuss:🎯protecting yourself online, 🎯cybersecurity risks for families, and 🎯the importance of cybersecurity awareness.Find Dr. Felix and his mission to raise awareness for all here:🌐 Website: https://www.CyberSecurityEasy.com – Learn more about our cybersecurity services▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/@CyberSecurityEasyDotCom – Over 60 free video clips for business training, seniors, and kids📚 Books & More: https://www.felikskravetsllSend 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/

May 4, 2025 • 51min
Identity Crisis: Aaron Painter on Mobile ID Verification, Cryptography, and Reducing Cyber Risk
Catch the Video episode: https://youtu.be/zMNsjSGT-ywAaron Painter, former global executive at Microsoft, discusses the rising risks of deepfakes, how deep fake videos increase security risks, and how mobile-based identity verification helps like the new company he founded called Nametag.In this story David Mauro interviews Aaron and discusses identity verification challenges. We discuss how to reduce risk from multi factor authentication, explore mobile-based identity verification as well as how cryptography reduces cyber risk. This episode is a guide for how to reduce risk from multi factor authentication. See what Aaron’s new company NAMETAG can do for your company’s security at https://getnametag.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/

May 1, 2025 • 58min
How Hackers Think.🔥Chris Roberts🔥Latest AI Risks for Business
Rural Healthcare and small/midsized businesses are being tipped over the edge. Not by Tariffs or high interest rates, but by investments needed into protecting their people and systems from disruption. How can you protect yourself from something you don’t know? A risk you don’t understand. What if you could think like a hacker… and use that power to protect your business?In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Chris Roberts, world-renowned cybersecurity expert, CISO and self-defined “Hacker” to explore:🤖 How Hackers Think — and why it matters more than ever🧠 New AI Risks facing small businesses & rural healthcare🎭 Deepfake Detection and the rise of synthetic threatsFrom AI-powered attacks to defending the digital frontlines, Chris breaks it all down with real stories, hacker secrets, and eye-opening strategies. Discover:🚨 The difference between hackers and cyber criminals (yes, there’s a BIG difference)🔒 The newest AI security protections available now🏥 Practical ways to protect rural healthcare and small orgsWhether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just curious about how the hacker mind works, this conversation will change the way you see digital threats.This one’s eye-opening, practical, and unforgettable.🎧 Listen. Learn. Protect.👇 Watch/Listen now and arm yourself with exclusive insight only a world-renowned hacker can provide. #CyberSecurity #AIrisks #HackerMindset #ChrisRoberts #Deepfakes #SmallBusinessSecurity #RuralHealthcare #CyberCrimeJunkies #CyberProtectionSend 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/

Apr 28, 2025 • 54min
Are you at Risk? Personal Liability Cyber Breaches.
We interview Joseph Brunsman of the Brunsman Group, a thought leader in cybersecurity insurance. They discuss the liability in data breaches and the changes happening in the cybersecurity insurance industry. They also explore the impact of AI on cyber insurance and the importance of accurate application and underwriting processes. The conversation highlights the increasing scrutiny from regulators and the potential personal liability for CEOs and executives. The episode concludes with a discussion on the SolarWinds breach and the need for businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. In this conversation, Dino Mauro and Joseph Brunsman discuss the importance of cyber insurance and the potential risks and liabilities that businesses face in the event of a cyber breach. They emphasize the need for businesses to proactively plan and implement cybersecurity measures to mitigate these risks. They also highlight the changing landscape of cyber insurance policies and the need for businesses to stay informed about exclusions and coverage limitations. The conversation concludes with the reminder that businesses should consult with subject matter experts and develop a comprehensive cybersecurity roadmap.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Insurance02:18 Changes in the Insurance Industry06:11 Importance of Accurate Application Process09:34 Personal Liability for CEOs and Executives13:54 Regulatory Scrutiny and Enforcement Actions19:40 Lessons from the SolarWinds Breach26:54 The Changing Landscape of Cyber Insurance27:23 Addressing Legacy Hardware and Software Exclusions35:05 Understanding the Limits of Cyber Insurance Coverage43:20 Taking Proactive Steps to Mitigate Cyber RisksSend 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/

Apr 27, 2025 • 2min
🚨New FBI Alert🚨Got a DM from the “FBI” on Telegram?
📲 Got a DM from the “FBI” on Telegram? 🚨 Did someone named “Jaimie Quin” claim they run IC3?⚠️ It’s a scam. Full stop.The FBI just issued an alert warning the public: They are NOT direct messaging victims on Telegram or any other social media app.A scammer posing as “Jaimie Quin” is pretending to be the head of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — and reaching out to individuals claiming they’ve been hacked or need help.🚫 It’s a fraudulent scheme designed to gain your trust… and steal your info or money.🔐 Remember: ✅ The FBI does NOT initiate contact through social apps ✅ IC3 communications never happen via Telegram ✅ Always verify claims through official .gov websitesDon’t get duped by a fake badge. Stay informed. Stay protected. 🛡️#FBIAlert #CyberSecurity #TelegramScam #IC3Fraud #CyberAwareness #SocialEngineering #Phishing #CyberCrimeJunkies #OnlineSafety #ScamAlert 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/

Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 36min
Cyber Crime-Biggest Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Unmasking Top Cyber Threats Today To US Critical Infrastructure
Panel discussion with international leaders part of the Silicon Valley Think Tank, Tortora Brayda AI & Cyber Institute Task Force. Find out and join the Think Tank: https://www.tortorabrayda.org/homeChapters00:00 Introduction to the Challenges of Securing Critical Infrastructure03:11 Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses in Critical Infrastructure10:03 Challenges Faced by Small to Mid-Sized Critical Infrastructure Organizations17:05 The Impact of Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure27:25 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Warfare36:15 The Interplay Between State Actors and Criminal Organizations43:34 The Challenges of Attribution and CTI Sharing44:45 The Power of AI and Threat Intelligence51:51 The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships01:00:52 Addressing the Challenges of Entry-Level Positions01:08:50 Prioritizing Cybersecurity Efforts Based on Risk01:14:22 The Need for Education and Awareness 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/

Apr 25, 2025 • 2min
New Alert. 🚨 Don't Fall For The New Google Subpoena🚨
📬 Would you fall for a fake Google subpoena? 🛡️ What if it passed every security check — and looked 100% real?🚨 A new phishing tactic is slipping past traditional defenses — and it’s terrifyingly convincing.🕵️♂️ Recent reports reveal cybercriminals are sending fake emails that mimic legal subpoenas from Google. ✅ No misspellings ✅ No suspicious links ✅ No obvious red flagsThey’re polished. They pass filters. And they’re designed to fool even the cautious.📌 These emails aren’t just phishing — they’re weaponized impersonation.🔐 How to protect yourself:Verify any legal-sounding email with the sender independentlyDon’t click on attachments or links unless confirmed legitimateReport suspicious emails to your IT/security team immediatelyThe phishing game has leveled up. So must your awareness. 👁️🗨️#CyberSecurity #PhishingAlert #GoogleSubpoenaScam #SecurityAwareness #ImpersonationAttack #CyberCrime #CyberDefense #DigitalSafety #CyberCrimeJunkiesSend 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/