

Cyber Crime Junkies
Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube & Rumble @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcastDive deeper with our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. THE CHAOS BRIEF.
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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 EngagedQuestion? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 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.comQuestion? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 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.Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 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.Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 29, 2025 • 54min
🔥 Leadership Secrets REVEALED 🔥 AI in Health Sector
🔥 Leadership Secrets REVEALED 🔥 AI in Health Sector. Unlock the secrets of to overcoming Healthcare IT's most pressing challenges! In this video, we'll dive into the leadership strategies and best practices that top healthcare organizations use to navigate the industry's biggest dilemmas. Dean Mauro and healthcare IT Director, and Sheriff deputy, Shawn Weldin, discuss the current state of rural healthcare, why cyber security matters in rural healthcare, and the evolution of technology in healthcare.Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 28, 2025 • 40min
How Business Can Transfer Cyber Risk
In this conversation, Jeff Severino and Nathan Borghardt discuss the importance of cyber insurance for small businesses. They share their background and approach to cyber insurance, emphasizing the need for risk transfer. They highlight 12 low-cost measures that small businesses can implement to reduce their cyber risk. The conversation also explores the costs and consequences of cyber attacks, the sophistication of cyber criminals, and the future of cyber insurance. The speakers stress the importance of engaging with insurance professionals and seeking education and resources to navigate the complex cyber insurance market. They emphasize the need to align with trusted professionals and continue to expand the market for cyber insurance.TakeawaysRisk Transfer is a Great Way to Approach your Cyber PlanningCyber insurance is a crucial risk transfer tool for small businesses.Implementing low-cost measures can significantly reduce cyber risk.The costs and consequences of cyber attacks can be devastating for small businesses.Engaging with insurance professionals and seeking education and resources is essential for navigating the complex cyber insurance market.Chapters00:00 Background and Approach05:18 Understanding Cyber Insurance as Risk Transfer06:12 12 Low-Cost Measures for Small Businesses15:23 Costs and Consequences of Cyber Attacks18:26 The Importance of Cyber Insurance20:46 The Sophistication of Cyber Criminals22:13 The Future of Cyber Insurance24:14 Engaging with Insurance Professionals30:30 Advice for Small Business Owners33:38 The Importance of Education and Resources35:47 Aligning with Trusted Professionals36:26 Continued Growth and Market Expansion Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 26, 2025 • 46min
Death in Crypto Land. Ultimate Exit Scam.
This is the story of a notorious death in cryptoland. Many say it’s the ultimate exist scam. Gerald Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, died in 2018 under mysterious circumstances, leading to the loss of $215 million in cryptocurrency. Despite claims that he passed away due to what is medically considered non-fatal Crohn’s disease while in India, many customers and investigators have questioned his death, suspecting a potential exit scam. Let us know what you think by texting us direct at: 904-867-4466. We want to hear what you believe happened in this outrageous story.Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 20, 2025 • 30min
Who Do Hackers Target The Most? Real Truth About Cyber Crime. FBI vs Cyber Crime.
In this episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host Dean Mauro explores listener question of who do hackers target the most. He explains the real truth about cyber crime, recent examples of Cyber crime This year, Small business cyber attacks, and he evaluates FBI IC3 Report 2025Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 19, 2025 • 58min
You Can Stop Breaches. Exclusive CISO Insight.
Joining us is Matthew Rosenquist, a massively followed thought leader and Top Voice. A renowned CISO, Cybersecurity leader and strategist, we discuss the role of security leadership, cultural differences on data privacy, importance of choosing trustworthy vendors, and how to stop zero day attacks. Question? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================

Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 3min
AI Is Attacking Healthcare—Social Engineering EXPOSED. (Dr Sergio Sanchez)
Dr. Sergio Sanchez—former leader and advisor at Apple, The Vatican, Activision and medical doctor—exposes how cybercriminals are using AI in healthcare and AI Social Engineering to clone voices, fake identities, and empty your savings without a trace. But that’s just the beginning…In this mind-blowing episode, we dive into:· The dark side of AI (you won’t believe how easily your identity can be stolen)· How a medical doctor broke into cybersecurity leadership· Why the best leaders aren’t always the loudest· Apple’s secret to perfect customer experience· Mental health, tech burnout, and protecting your team in the digital ageThis isn’t a sci-fi thriller—it’s your new survival guide.🧠 Whether you're building a tech career, leading a team, or just trying to stay safe online—this is a MUST-watch.👇 Drop a comment: Which AI threat freaks you out the most?#AI #CyberSecurity #TechLeadership #DeepfakeScams #HealthcareIT #WorkCulture #SergioSanchezQuestion? Text our Studio direct.Growth 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 Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq Dive Deeper: 🔗 Website: https://cybercrimejunkies.com 📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybercrimejunkies/ ===========================================================


