Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 4min

Hackers stole The HEART of Nike. | A Nightmare!

Hackers stole The HEART of Nike. | A Nightmare! The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the NIKE BREACH and what it means, covering 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.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. Support the showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 31, 2026 • 4min

AI Changed Social Engineering. New Verification Rules to Know TODAY!

AI Changed Social Engineering. New Verification Rules to Know TODAY!If you didn't independently confirm the human using a channel you know is legitimate, you didn't verify anything.You placed your trust in whatever entity controls that communication channel. And there's an increasing chance that entity is a criminal enterprise with better AI tools than your security team.Stop checking emails. Start checking humans.The difference could be your career—or your company's survival.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. Support the showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 30, 2026 • 36min

Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal

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.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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 28, 2026 • 46min

Unveiling the MOST DANGEROUS AI Risks at Work!

New Episode🔥We explore the importance of proper AI adoption, NIST AI risk management framework and regulatory compliance. Understanding ai governance and having a clear ai policy are crucial for effective ai for business.🔥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.Chapters00:00 The Reality of AI in Business02:21 Understanding AI Implementation and Risks05:02 Successful AI Case Studies07:52 Types of AI: Generative vs. Agentic10:56 Mitigating AI Risks with Frameworks13:23 Governance and Continuous Improvement16:25 Mapping and Measuring AI Success19:15 The Importance of Security in AI Rollouts21:49 The Risks of Inaction in AI Adoption24:24 Compliance and GovernQuestions? 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 27, 2026 • 54min

Modern Ways to Improve Presentation Skills with Nausheen Chen.

Nausheen Chen joins us. She is a wildly popular professional public speaking coach with clients like leaders at Google, Amazon and huge brands like Timberland and more. Check out her site:www.speaking.coachNausheen has a free course we encourage you to check out! https://www.speaking.coach/free-course/She shares her insights on modern ways to improve presentation skills.From virtual (zoom etc) meetings to live public speaking in person, we touch on many little-known ways you can improve your communications.Topics:• why people fear public speaking, •  is it posQuestions? 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 26, 2026 • 55min

Baby 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.  Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 25, 2026 • 50min

Are YOU the Next Victim? STOP Leaving Your Life EXPOSED.

New Episode🔥Guest Dan Elliott (vCISO with RECORDED FUTURE). We emphasize the critical need for robust vendor due diligence and continuous risk assessment to improve automation without compromising security. Understanding artificial intelligence and its ai risks is no longer a future problem, but a present challenge. This episode focuses on the stark reality of cyber risks, moving past sensationalized portrayals to examine how attacks actually happen through overlooked vendors and the AI tools we use. Chapters00:00 The Reality of Cybersecurity Threats03:11 Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence05:48 Analogies in Cybersecurity10:47 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity13:05 Shadow AI and Its Risks18:06 Establishing AI Policies and Training21:19 Current Trends in Cybersecurity Risks26:43 Regulatory Landscape and AI27:02 Deepfakes and Their Implications31:27 Vendor Management and Supply Chain Risks39:20 The State of CybeQuestions? 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 24, 2026 • 41min

FBI Profiling & Negotiation.

We are joined today by special guest, former FBI special agent Nancy Aguilar, who had worked the Boston Marathon Bombing and other high-profile investigations. She is also the host and creator of Baddass in heels: https://badassinheels.com/We discuss: FBI Profiling and negotiation,  FBI Profiling and counter terrorism, and other key topics: how fbi negotiates, how fbi negotiations are used in cyber crime, how cyber crime negotiations work, fbi profiling in cyber crime, how fbi profiling helps fight cyber crime, understanding science in social engineering, science of social engineering explained, psychology of social engineering explained, how neuroscience hacks humans, the science behind hacking humans, hacking humans using science, Global Cyber Security Strategy,       Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for FREE: @Cybercrimejunkiespodcast 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 39min

Cyber Crime-Biggest Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Unmasking Top Cyber Threats Today To US Critical Infrastructure

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/homeChapters00:00 Introduction to the Challenges of Securing Critical Infrastructure03:11 Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses in Critical Infrastructure10:03 Challenges Faced by Small to Mid-Sized Critical Infrastructure Organizations17:05 The Impact of Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure27:25 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Warfare36:15 The Interplay Between State Actors and Criminal Organizations43:34 The Challenges of Attribution and CTI Sharing44:45 The Power of AI and Threat Intelligence51:51 The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships01:00:52 Addressing the Challenges of Entry-Level PositionsQuestions? 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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Jan 17, 2026 • 59min

Higher Education under Cyber Attack. Clemson CISO John Hoyt.

John Hoyt, the CISO of Clemson University, shares his journey into cybersecurity and discusses the top cyber risks in higher education. He recounts his first experience with an ethical hacker and how it sparked his interest in the field. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of cyber resiliency and preparedness in the face of evolving threats. We discuss topics including how is higher education targeted for cyber crime, top tactics used in social engineering, cost effective practices to limit cyber liability, how intelligence gathering is critical to security, Importance of visibility into operational risk, most common hacking tactics and a new approach to build a security culture.TakeawaysCybersecurity in higher education faces unique challenges Social engineering, particularly through job scams and impersonation, is a significant threat in higher education.Cyber resiliency and preparedness are crucial in mitigating cyber risks Education and aQuestions? 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 DMauro@NetGainIT.com 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 showNew 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-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr 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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