Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies

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

Episodes

May 8, 2025 โ€ข 54 mins

Host David Mauro interviews Dr. Feleks Kravetz, US citizen who migrated from the former USSR and founder of Cuber Security Easy.

We discuss:

  • ๐ŸŽฏprotecting yourself online,ย 
  • ๐ŸŽฏcybersecurity risks for families, andย 
  • ๐ŸŽฏthe importance of cybersecurity awareness.

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Aaron 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 fact...

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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 donโ€™t know? A risk you donโ€™t understand. What if you could think like a hackerโ€ฆ and use that power to protect your business?

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Chris Roberts, ...

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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 liabili...

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๐Ÿ“ฒ Got a DM from the โ€œFBIโ€ on Telegram?
๐Ÿšจ Did someone named โ€œJaimie Quinโ€ claim they run IC3?

โš ๏ธ Itโ€™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 โ€œJaimie Quinโ€ is pretending to be the head of the FBIโ€™s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) โ€” and reaching out to individuals claiming theyโ€™ve been hacked...

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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/home

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Challenges of Securing Critical Infrastructure
  • 03:11 Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses in Critical Infrastructure
  • 10:03 Challenges Faced by Small to Mid-Sized Critical Infrastructure Organi...
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๐Ÿ‘€ Could your next Google search lead you into a cyber trap?
๐Ÿ” Are you sure that โ€œHR loginโ€ link isnโ€™t a fake?

๐Ÿšจ The FBI just issued a Public Service Announcement warning EVERYONE โ€” yes, even you โ€” that cybercriminals are now targeting employee self-service websites (like payroll, benefits, and HR portals).

Hereโ€™s how it works:
ย โš ๏ธ Fraudsters buy search engine ads that look legit
โš ๏ธ The ad directs you to a fake login ...

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๐Ÿ“ฌ Would you fall for a fake Google subpoena?
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ What if it passed every security check โ€” and looked 100% real?

๐Ÿšจ A new phishing tactic is slipping past traditional defenses โ€” and itโ€™s terrifyingly convincing.

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Recent reports reveal cybercriminals are sending fake emails that mimic legal subpoenas from Google.
โœ… No misspellings
โœ… No suspicious links
โœ… No obvious red flags

Theyโ€™re polished.
They pass fi...

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Don't miss the video interviewย for details: https://youtu.be/-G7hbLGDK9o

Steve Orrin, Federal CTO for Intel, discusses secrets inside zero trust and r latest cyber security concerns. He is a recognized security leader and public speaker. Steve has orchestrated projects for federal government agencies on Security and AI. Steve is a key advisor in emerging technologies to the Public Sector, Defense, and Intelligence com...

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David Mauro interviews ransomware negotiator, George Just, a former VP at Oracle and current CRO at Digital Asset Redemption (https://www.digitalassetredemption.com/), about how to deal with online extortion, understanding ransomware payments, and we uncover secrets to cyber crime discussions you need to know.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Reality of Cybercrime
  • 02:00 Introduction to Ransomware Negotiation
  • 03:04 The Journey into Cybersecurity
  • 0...
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Discussed how start a career in cybersecurity today with military veteran and security teacher, trainer and expert, Josh Mason. Covering what employers want in cybersecurity, new approaches to enter cyber security, how transition fro military into cybersecurity today, new approaches to enter cybersecurity, how start a career in cybersecurity today, effective communication for security internally in business, new approaches to enter...

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April 20, 2025 โ€ข 44 mins

Zero Trust. New Approaches to Social Engineering.

Video Episode:ย  https://youtu.be/U-RiapHidco

ย We discuss new approaches to understanding zero trust and new approaches to understanding social engineering with Ron Woerner. Ron is a Keynote Speaker, Tedx Speaker, Author, Security Community Leader, CEO of Cyber-AAA, Professor of Cyber Studies, CISO, Hacker and Veteran, and also works with VetSec (https://veteransec.org/), a ...

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In early 2025, Oracle faced two significant cybersecurity breaches that exposed sensitive data and raised serious concerns about its security practices. The first breach involved outdated Cerner servers, compromising healthcare data, while the second targeted an inactive legacy system, leading to the theft of client credentials. Both incidents highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Oracle's infrastructure and the importance o...

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April 17, 2025 โ€ข 60 mins

Hunting Down Hackers. True Crime Stories with Huntress/YouTube Leader John Hammond.

Video episode here: https://youtu.be/CMOu0o9FvFQ

Examples with advice from top security content creator JOHN HAMMOND. Understanding the Cyber Crime Mind To Protect Business, top security content creator insight, recent true cyber crime examples, new findings on cyber crime gangs including EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSION ON BLACK CAT RANSOMWA...

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What if the hackers are actually the heroes?

In this mind-blowing episode, host David Mauro sits down with Matt Toussain, elite military cyber warrior, DEF CON speaker, and Founder of Open Security, to reveal how offensive security and real-world hacking tactics are helping businesses reduce risk, fight cybercrime, and stay ten steps ahead of threats.

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ From serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Cyber Tactics Lead, to becoming ...

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We Speak with expert, Dr Abbie Marono on cognitive neuroscience, Brain Reactions During Social Engineering. We discuss the science of social engineering, brain reactions during social engineering, and brain reactions during phishing.ย 

Find out more about Dr Marono, her research and findings at https://www.abbiemarono.com/

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๐Ÿšจ NEW EPISODE ALERT ๐ŸšจJoined by Brett Johnson, who EXPOSES the MIND of Cyber Crime.

Once known as the "Original Internet Godfather" and US Most Wanted cybercriminal, Brett is now a cybersecurity consultant aiding law enforcement.ย 

Brett shares his remarkable journey of redemption, and we explore the mind of cyber crime and what drives criminals to commit cyber crimes.

A must-watch for anyone interested in cybersecurity, the...

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April 11, 2025 โ€ข 57 mins

Chris Hadnagy, Best-selling author, security expert and CEO of Social Engineer, LLC, join sus to discuss hacking humans using sacience.

Topics: understanding science in social engineering, hacking humans using science, neuroscience behind social engineering, science supporting social engineering, psychology of social engineering explained, how neuroscience hacks humans,ย  the science behind hacking humans,ย 

Come j...

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April 8, 2025 โ€ข 30 mins

Inside Espionage What Every American Should Know. Inside Truth Behind Data Breaches.

ย There is a bigger story behind some breaches:

1. ย  the Anthem Breach,ย 

2. ย  The Equifax breach,ย 

3. ย  the breach of the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) for the US govt, andย 

4.ย  ย Marriott International.ย 

The Impact of Chinese Espionage on US Businesses and Innovationย 

Inside Espionage: What Every American Should Knowย 


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April 7, 2025 โ€ข 31 mins

There is a bigger story behind some breaches:

1. ย  the Anthem Breach,ย 

2. ย  The Equifax breach,ย 

3. ย  the breach of the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) for the US govt, andย 

4.ย  ย Marriott International.ย 

The Threat of Chinese Espionage to American National Securityย 

Inside Espionage: What Every American Should Knowย 

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