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

December 10, 2025 43 mins

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From Rupert Murdoch's global entertainment ambition to a dead hacker found hanging from a tree in a park in Germany, this true cyber crime story spans over a decade in the cut-throat Satellite TV wars, involving colorful characters, pirates, big business, technology advances and failures and those who entered the darker side to try and get what they wanted.

This is the true cyber crime story of ...

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David Mauro interviews Merry Marwig, a data privacy advocate, and Jeff Jockisch, founder of Obscure IQ, about how data brokers work and how to delete your data by discussing the intersection of privacy and personal data. They discuss the role of data brokers, the lack of transparency in data collection, and the potential risks of AI and deepfake technology. 

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

 There is a bigger story behind some breaches:

1.   the Anthem Breach

2.   The Equifax breach, 

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

4.   Marriott International

The Impact of Chinese Espionage on US Businesses and Innovation 

Inside Espionage: What Every American Should Know...

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There is a bigger story behind some breaches:

1.   the Anthem Breach

2.   The Equifax breach, 

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

4.   Marriott International

The Threat of Chinese Espionage to American National Security 

Inside Espionage: What Every American Should Know 

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously e...

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The Supreme Court is hearing a billion-dollar piracy case that could literally change how the entire internet works.
Sony says Cox Communications should be liable for customers illegally downloading music — including 10,017 songs in dispute.

Cox argues: “We didn’t do it.”
 Leaked email: “F the DMCA!!!”
Yeah… this case is pure chaos.

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinge...

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Experts Nick Mullen and Nick Oles discuss artificial intelligence and the impact of ai on business cyber risk. They share their personal stories of how they got into the field and highlight the importance of understanding the analogies between physical and cybersecurity controls.

 Nick Oles is author of How to Catch a Phish  nick@thenetdefender.com  https://thenetdefender.com/

 Nick Mullen is a CISSP,...

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In this shocking monthly cyber update, the Cyber Crime Junkies (David, Dr. Sergio E. Sanchez, and Zack Moscow) expose the craziest, must-know stories in tech and security.

What's Inside This Episode:

  • The AI Threat is Real: Dr. Sergio reveals how Chinese threat actors manipulated Anthropic's Claude AI system to stage cyber attacks against nearly 30 companies globally. Learn how powerful L...
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Can Brett Johnson Help You SPOT Fraud Before it's Too Late? Brett Johnson joins us to talk about spotting fraud before its too late. We discuss how to limit cyber risk for small business, ways to identify refund fraud, AI implications in cyber security today,  best policies to limit cyber liability and how can we spot fraud in business. We discuss how to protect families online, latest security...

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We discuss How ransomware can kill and ways to build security resilience with Chris Loehr, SVP of Solis Security. Ransomware Attacks Can Be DEADLY What Makes You SAFE?

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously educational season we’ve ever done with full cyber chaos:

🔥 Interviews with spies & double agents 💥 Cyber WTF moments 🎮 New interactive segments...

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Discover the shocking story of Charlie Javice, the entrepreneur who went from being featured on the cover of Forbes to facing a federal indictment. Learn about her rise to fame and the events that led to her downfall. Get the inside scoop on the controversies surrounding her business ventures and the charges brought against her. From the highs of entrepreneurial success to the lows of legal troubles...

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🔥New Episode🔥 dives into a famous betrayal case, showcasing the breach movie trailer as an example of Hollywood's take on espionage. This story highlights the perilous nature of insider threat and the critical importance of **counterintelligence**. We explore this true spy narrative, bringing you another compelling true crime story.

Eric O'Neill, a former FBI operative, discusse...

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What Happens in Your BRAIN During Social Engineering Attacks 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. 

 

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously e...

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November 20, 2025 54 mins

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LOCKBIT Cyber Crime Takedown Uncovered!

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.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 08:10 Financial Aspects of Ransomware Operations
  • 24:33 Technical ...
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Join us as we delve into the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets modern warfare, exploring the profound implications and potential consequences of this revolutionary intersection. From autonomous drones to predictive analytics, we'll examine how AI is transforming the face of combat and defense strategies. 

Discover the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and future ...

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A young undercover FBI operative risks everything to expose America’s most devastating traitor — revealing how Cold-War spycraft evolved into today’s cybercrime economy.

The shocking true story of Robert Hanssen — the FBI mole who sold America’s deepest secrets to Russia for over 20 years, leading to the execution of multiple double agents and triggering the worst intelligence breach in U.S. history....

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November 13, 2025 61 mins

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What really happens during a cyber attack?
Not the Hollywood version — the real one. The kind businesses experience every single day when a single compromised password, phishing email, or zero-day vulnerability ignites a full-scale crisis.

In this full episode, we take you inside the anatomy of a real data breach with digital first responders from NetGain Technologies — the cybersecurity profess...

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November 12, 2025 49 mins

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Discover the cutting-edge technology of CYBER EAGLE, a revolutionary system designed to defend against the threats of quantum warfare. As the world enters a new era of cybersecurity challenges, CYBER EAGLE is poised to be at the forefront of protecting sensitive information and national security.

In this conversation, host David Mauro engages with Carlo Tortora Brayda and Michael Tiesemer, leaders of...

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CMMC 2.0 explained in plain English — what it means for small businesses, defense contractors, and vendors across the DoD supply chain. Learn about Level 1 vs Level 2, self-attestation risks, C3PAO shortages, compliance deadlines, and how to stay audit-ready before 2025.

Don't miss out on crucial information about the CMMC 2025 deadline. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is a vital ...

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What Are The BIGGEST Cyber Security Risks In SaaS Platforms? How safe are software-as-a-service platforms? Yasir Ali is the Founder and CEO of Polymer,  explores hidden cyber security risks in software as a service platforms and innovative ways to reduce risks in software messaging apps.  Polymer is a data loss prevention platform for Software-as-a-service  platforms.  It leverages AI which automate...

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When Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure crashed, half a billion dollars vanished overnight.


 In this episode, David Mauro, Dr. Sergio Sanchez, and Zack Moscow uncover the ethics surrounding AI and the need for tech awareness, highlighting the importance of digital detox in maintaining a healthy balance.

We break down:
 💥 The $550M AWS outage & how it spread chaos
 🧩 Why our phones prove...

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