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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January 03, 2026Protecting Identities - Best Practices and Fraud Prevention
Fraud Expert Ayelet Biger joins us. Find her at her site: https://scamranger.ai/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:49 Shining a Light on the Victim's Perspective
10:00 Creating a Seamless User Experience
12:23 The Role of Behavioral Biometrics in Fraud Detection
15:16 Distinguishing Between Legitimate Users and Cyber Criminals
20:06 The Ecosystem of Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft
26:15 Bank Liability and Fraud
28:09 Common Scams
36:03 Pig Butchering Scams
39:27 Crypto Investment Scams
44:43 Red Flags in Scams
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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
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56min
December 31, 2025After the Blast: How One CEO Fought Back 💥 | A True Crime
Robert Cioffi, CEO of a small company discusses the highly emotional impact that a major ransomware attack had on his, his customers and the community.The Emotional Toll of Cyber Attack was horrific to witness and made national news. Learn how to get prepared in this True Cyber Crime Story.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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
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December 30, 2025Ransomware Is NOT the Greatest Threat | Here Is What's Coming
New Episode🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show discusses the evolution of ransomware, highlighting how it has shifted from simple file locking to direct extortion. We explore the latest ransomware trends and the significant ransomware impact on critical sectors like hospitals and supply chains. This ransomware attack strategy now directly targets customers and patients, demonstrating how ransomware works to affect executives and businesses alike. Stay informed about these digital threats with our expert insights

🔥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.
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Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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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51min
December 29, 2025Identity Crisis: Aaron Painter on Mobile ID Verification, Cryptography, and Reducing Cyber Risk
Catch the Video episode: https://youtu.be/zMNsjSGT-yw

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 factor authentication, explore mobile-based identity verification as well as how cryptography reduces cyber risk. This episode is a guide for how to reduce risk from multi factor authentication. See what Aaron’s new company NAMETAG can do for your company’s security at https://getnametag.com/

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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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53min
December 27, 2025Famous Hacker Reveals TRUE Ethical Hacking Stories
🚨New Episode 🚨We’re joined in-studio by Bryan Seely— World Famous Hacker who Reveals True Ethical Hacking Storie. Bryan is a cybersecurity expert, and media commentator featured on CNBC, Fox News, CNN, and WSJ. He’s also the author of Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies!
We discuss: true ethical hacking stories, data brokers and privacy risks, wiretapping, Google Maps, data brokers and privacy concerns, how data brokers operate without regulation, and How Hackers Breach Big Tech.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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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52min
December 21, 2025Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 2
Robert Cioffi, CEO of a leading NY MSP and discusses ransomware real life stories effect on people, ransomware shocking toll on people from a real life victim perspective, and the ransomware impact on real life small business. We discuss ransomware what it feels like to be a victim and the ransomware impact on real life individuals. A compelling emotional story of how his company was attacked by REVIL in the infamous KASEYA breach, his depicted of what it feels like to watch ransomware live. The Kaseya breach effected over 1500 businesses in the US. He shares an eyewitness account and tells the story of the emotional journey of trauma, triage, rebuilding and persistence through a remarkable recovery.
THIS IS PART 2 of 2.
Highlights:
💡ransomware real life stories effect on people
💡ransomware what being a victim feels like
💡ransomware impact on real life individuals
💡ransomware impact on real life small business
💡ransomware impact on small business
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.

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

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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50min
December 20, 2025Ransomware Real Life Stories Effect On People. PART 1
Robert Cioffi, CEO of a leading NY MSP and discusses ransomware real life stories effect on people, ransomware shocking toll on people from a real life victim perspective, and the ransomware impact on real life small business. We discuss ransomware what it feels like to be a victim and the ransomware impact on real life individuals. A compelling emotional story of how his company was attacked by REVIL in the infamous KASEYA breach, his depicted of what it feels like to watch ransomware live. The Kaseya breach effected over 1500 businesses in the US. He shares an eyewitness account and tells the story of the emotional journey of trauma, triage, rebuilding and persistence through a remarkable recovery.
THIS IS PART 1 of 2.
Highlights:
💡ransomware real life stories effect on people
💡ransomware what being a victim feels like
💡ransomware impact on real life individuals
💡ransomware impact on real life small business
💡ransomware impact on small business
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.

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

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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37min
December 10, 2025TV Wars and Espionage.
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 TV Wars and Espionage. Pirates, a Dead Hacker. A Shocking Crime.

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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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44min
December 07, 2025Safeguarding Your Privacy: How to Delete Your Data
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.
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.

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

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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1h 2min
December 02, 2025This Supreme Court Case Could Kill Your Internet
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.
Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.
I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.

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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