Cyber Crime Junkies

By 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.

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May 02, 2026Insider Threats | When the Hacker Already Has a Badge
🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show debunks the myth of the typical cyber villain, focusing on how everyday situations can lead to significant `cyber security` breaches. We discuss real-world `cybercrime` scenarios involving `insider` threats and the critical need for `insider threat detection`. Understanding these risks is key to effective `risk management` in today's digital landscape.

New Episode🔥Insider Threats | When Employees Become the BIGGEST Attackers! The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Learn about the latest threats, including ransomware and malware, and the minds of the hackers behind them. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – The Cyber Villain Myth (It’s Not a Hoodie in a Basement)
01:38 – The Real Threat Already Has a Badge
03:38 – Screenshots Took Down a Cybersecurity Giant
05:41 – “Out of an Abundance of Caution” (Corporate Panic Translation)
06:55 – Escalation Begins: From Screenshots to Sabotage
08:03 – Fired Contractor Deletes Government Databases
10:26 – Asking AI How to Cover Up a Crime
12:54 – The Real Cost of Bad Offboarding
15:17 – The Haunted Admin Account Everyone Is Afraid to Touch
17:42 – Insider Threats Aren’t Evil, They’re Negligent
18:55 – Final Takeaway: Hackers Break In, Insiders Log In

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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May 01, 2026US Secret Service in Action. Exclusive.
Paul Eckloff was a US Secret Service Agent for 23 years. 14 of which were spent protecting the US Presidents. Before that? Paul was a High School Teacher. Today? Paul is one of the top cybersecurity, privacy and data experts in the world and a leader with Lexis/Nexis Risk Solutions.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
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April 28, 2026Why Hackers Love When You Deploy Agentic AI
New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show is nonfiction true crime with leadership interviews, diving into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and non-technical people. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime. Legendary CISO Matthew Rosenquist joined me on Cyber Crime Junkies and didn't hold back.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome: Matthew Rosenquist on AI Risk for SMBs
02:24 How SMBs Are Actually Using AI Right Now
05:45 AI as a Gateway Drug: The Slippery Slope to Agentic Tools
07:51 Agentic AI Gone Wrong: Real Risks of Giving AI Access
10:02 When AI Acts as You: Permissions, Mistakes, and Liability
12:30 AI Rewrites Your Code Without Asking: True Story
14:19 You Need AI Governance Before You Deploy Anything
16:47 AI Deepfakes Are Applying for Your Open Jobs
18:28 Polymorphic Malware and AI-Powered Vulnerability Exploitation
20:22 Are EDR and CISO Tools Still Holding the Line
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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April 27, 2026This New Rule Can DESTROY Your Sales Overnight: CMMC's Wide Reach
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 requirement for businesses dealing with the Department of Defense. If you miss the deadline, you risk losing contracts and facing severe penalties. In this video, we'll explore the consequences of missing the CMMC 2025 deadline and provide valuable insights on how to prepare and stay compliant. Stay ahead of the game and ensure your business is CMMC-ready.

Find out what happens if you missed the deadline and learn how to avoid costly mistakes. Tune in now and take the first step towards CMMC compliance.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – The 4 Letters That Can End You
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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April 26, 2026Ransomware Negotiations EXPOSED: Inside Cyber Hostage Deals with Kurtis Minder
Kurtis Minder, seasoned ransomware negotiator, shares insights into the complex world of cybercrime negotiations. He discusses the psychological aspects of negotiating with cybercriminals, the role of AI in both offense and defense, and the importance of understanding the motivations behind cybercrime. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of ransomware as a service and the implications for businesses and national security.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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1h 4min
April 24, 2026AI in Healthcare-Hope or HYPE?
This conversation explores the rapid advancements of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of compliance and the risks associated with shadow AI.
It discusses the necessity of prompt training for safe AI usage, the evolving threats of ransomware and social engineering, and the implications of deepfakes in cybersecurity. The conversation concludes with a focus on emerging threats like prompt injection and QR code risks, highlighting the need for awareness and proactive measures in the healthcare sector.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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1h 20min
April 23, 2026Baby 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.

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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56min
April 22, 2026New Ways to Take Control Over Data Privacy with Kurt Long.
Kurt Long CEO and founder of BUNKR (https://www.bunkr.life/) an affordable all-in-one app with secure messaging, password management, and secure file storage.
We discuss new approaches to safe and private messaging apps, how to keep criminals out of your private data, and why online privacy is important to freedom.
Chapters
01:09 Kurt Long's Work at the Kennedy Space Center
10:14 The Importance of Healthcare Security
20:45 The Risks and Implications of Deepfake Technology
25:51 Introduction to Bunker
27:00 Bunker's Pricing and Affordability
30:06 Bunker's Architecture and Zero Trust Approach
34:33 Issues with Other Messaging Apps
36:33 Balancing Privacy, Security, and Accountability
44:00 Compliance and Finance
49:31 Vision for Privacy, Security, and Accountability
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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April 19, 2026Stop Taking Bad Advice. An Open Letter To The World
We’ve trained people to fear nation-state hackers…while getting breached by rushed clicks and skipped updates.
Cybercrime doesn’t win because it’s smart. It wins because people are tired. We’ve been trained to panic about rare, cinematic attacks…
while leaving the front door unlocked every single day.
The boring truth that actually works:
• Don’t get tricked
• Patch your systems
That’s it.
Not sexy.
Not cinematic.
But it works.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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April 17, 2026Understanding Ransomware Gangs: Key Information
David Mauro interviews Jon DiMaggio, a well-respected cybercrime investigator, delving into Understanding Ransomware Gangs: Key Information. Including 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 #cybercrime
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com

Support the show
New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners!
New non-fiction Book Series is out!
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.
Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.
Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!
🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker.
Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies
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
🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq
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How many episodes does Cyber Crime Junkies have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.

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