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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July 15, 2025AI Is Attacking Healthcare—Social Engineering EXPOSED. (Dr Sergio Sanchez)
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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 age
This 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 #SergioSanchez
Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously educational season we’ve ever done with full cyber chaos:
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✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/
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July 12, 2025Building a Cybersecurity Mindset: AI, Culture, & Governance Explained
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David Mauro and DeWayne Hart explore the critical aspects of building a cyber security mindset, understanding cyber security awareness, internet governance in cyber security, and importance of culture in cybersecurity.
Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously educational season we’ve ever done with full cyber chaos:
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Dive Deeper:
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📰 Chaos Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/chaosbrief

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddmauro/
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July 11, 2025FBI vs Cyber Crime
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Scott Augenbaum, retired FBI Agent in the Cyber Division shares his truths framework about the FBI vs Cyber Crime and the fbi perspective of cyber crime.

Topics: fbi perspective of cyber crime, fbi view of cyber crime, explaining the fbi stance on cyber crime, lessons learned from fbi on cyber crime, lessons on cyber crime from fbi, war between the fbi and cyber crime, fbi vs cyber crime, truth about fbi vs cyber crime, how the fbi helps cyber crime victims

Come join us this year as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the importance of cybersecurity awareness month

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For more real cybercrime stories, visit our website at https://cybercrimejunkies.com.

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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
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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/

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July 09, 2025Emotional Firewalls: Mastering EQ to Outsmart Global Cyber Threats
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Cybercrime Junkies Podcast interviews former NATO specialist and international intelligence expert, Nadja El Fertasi, about the role played by emotional intelligence in cyber security and Emotional Intelligence in AI.
We discuss emotional firewalls, learning EQ (emotional intelligence) and how it can stop social engineering attacks, how international law enforcement leverages Emotional Intelligence, and how it can be learned and trained.
Find more on Nadja here: https://www.thrivewitheq.com/

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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
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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

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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/

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July 06, 2025Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal
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Have you ever wondered why cyber attacks are not all equal? Why some of the most significant data breaches in history didn't lead to your personal information being sold on the dark web? When Data Breaches Are Really Espionage?

Why did the stolen data from breaches like Anthem, Starwood/Marriott, OPM, and Equifax vanish into the ether, while other breaches see data auctioned off to the highest bidder?

Let's delve into these mysteries, each a tale of intrigue and unseen adversaries.
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
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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

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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/

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July 04, 2025Can you Spot AI Job Applicant Fraud? Think again!
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On this Cyber Crime Junkies deep-dive, we expose how deepfake job applicants, AI-powered resumes, and AI voice-cloning are turning remote hiring into the ultimate con. Real-world cases include executives duped by glitchy interview bots—and one bizarre scam channeling funds to international criminals.
👨‍💻 What you’ll discover:
· AI resume generators that craft “perfect” fake backgrounds.
· Deepfake Zoom/Teams interviews are here
· New ways too identify a deepfake.
· Scams funneling salaries overseas—like $88 million to North Korea.
🛡️ Protect your hiring processes—learn the red flags and detection strategies.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly cyber-crime exposés with Cyber Crime Junkies.
#CyberCrimeJunkies #DeepfakeJobApplicants #AIResumeScam #InterviewScams #VoiceClones #PayrollFraud #RemoteHiring #AIinRecruiting #HiringSecurity

Takeaways

· Deep fake technology is becoming a significant threat in hiring.
· Employers are struggling to identify fake candidates during interviews.
· 75% of impressive resumes may be generated by AI deep fakes.
· 12.5% of job applicants for software roles are faked.
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Chapters

00:00 The Rise of Deep Fake Job Candidates
05:38 The Impact of AI on Hiring Practices
10:45 Real-World Consequences of Deep Fake Technology
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
Hit SUBSCRIBE

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

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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/

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July 03, 2025Cyber Security Differences Between US Versus UK
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Richard Hollis of Risk Crew (https://www.riskcrew.com) in London joins Cyber Crime Junkies studio (https://cybercrimejunkies.com) for exclusive discussion on: cyber security differences between US versus UK, how cybersecurity efforts usually fail and Difference between customers or enemies.

Don't miss the video episode: https://youtu.be/5jjlJx_EyXI
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
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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

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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/

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June 29, 2025Shocking New Ways to Stop Hackers 🔥 What You Must Know
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In this episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host David Mauro speaks with cybersecurity expert Adam Benwell, CEO of Challenge Word, about new ways to stop social engineering, Shocking New Ai Risks & How To Stop Them
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
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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/

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52min
June 28, 2025Hackers vs Businesses Leaders XX Battle of Cyber Interruption XX
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This conversation delves into Hackers vs Businesses Leaders. Battle of Cyber Interruption. It delves into the alarming rise of ransomware attacks, their impact on businesses and healthcare, and the evolving landscape of cybercrime. It highlights the staggering financial costs, the organized nature of cybercriminal operations, and the legal implications for companies.

The discussion also emphasizes the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures and the importance of preparedness in the face of these threats.
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
Hit SUBSCRIBE
Support the show
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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/

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June 27, 2025Deceptive Realities: Unmasking the Threat of Deep Fakes in Cybersecurity
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Today we discuss how deep fake videos increase security risks. Topics include: artificial intelligence risks in cyber, new ways to reduce risk of deep fakes, how are deep fakes made, how are deep fake videos made, how are audio deep fakes made, and how is ai making it harder to detect deep fakes.

Takeaways
Sample deepfakes are played. Can you tell? Over 85% of those tested could not.
Deepfake technology, created using techniques like GANs, diffusion models, and VAEs, can convincingly substitute one person's face or voice with another's.
The widespread availability and low cost of deepfake technology make it accessible to both legitimate businesses and threat actors, increasing the threat surface for organizations.
The potential for deepfakes to manipulate and deceive individuals, especially children, is a grave concern.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deepfake Technology and its Impact
03:27 The Challenges of Detecting Deepfakes
08:04 The Erosion of Trust: Seeing is No Longer Believing
11:31 The Advancement of Deepfake Technology
26:53 The Malicious Uses of Deepfake Technology
36:17 The Risks of Deepfake Technology
40:38 Limitations of Deepfake Detection
47:02 Deepfakes in Different Languages
56:09 The Role of Regulations
01:09:34 The Catastrophic Potential of Deepfakes
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 & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos
Hit SUBSCRIBE

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

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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/

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How many episodes does Cyber Crime Junkies have?

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