Podcast
Cyber Crime Junkies
Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.
Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube & Rumble @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcast
Dive deeper with our book series Moving Target by Dean Mauro and our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack (The Chaos Brief).
- Tech News chart
- #103
- Episodes
- 335
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 57 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 2 days ago
Episodes
335 episodes, newest first
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36 min
Why Cyber Attacks are Not All Equal
Season 6, Episode 26
Show notes
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? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
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The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
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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 at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
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1 hr 39 min
Cyber Crime-Biggest Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Unmasking Top Cyber Threats Today To US Critical Infrastructure
Season 6, Episode 68
Show notes
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/home
Chapters
• 00:00 Introduction to the Challenges of Securing Critical Infrastructure
• 03:11 Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses in Critical Infrastructure
• 10:03 Challenges Faced by Small to Mid-Sized Critical Infrastructure Organizations
• 17:05 The Impact of Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
• 27:25 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Warfare
• 36:15 The Interplay Between State Actors and Criminal Organizations
• 43:34 The Challenges of Attribution and CTI Sharing
• 44:45 The Power of AI and Threat Intelligence
• 51:51 The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships
• 01:00:52 Addressing the Challenges of Entry-Level Positions
• 01:08:50 Prioritizing Cybersecurity Efforts Based on Risk
• 01:14:22 The Need for Education and AwarenessQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
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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 at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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54 min
The Disturbing Truth Behind the Elizabeth Holmes Case
Season 6, Episode 35
Show notes
This is story of how they caught Elizabeth Holmes and the rise and fall of THERANOS. From youngest female billionaire to convict.
The technology never worked as promised. Was her intent to hope that the tech would “catch up” to what they had promised investors and regulators? Or had Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes crossed the line of NO return when they unleashed their tech through clinics treating patients with incorrect and wildly inaccurate test results?
You can decide for yourself after hearing what unfolds.
Takeaways
• The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is a cautionary tale about overselling and the dangers of lacking transparency in the tech industry.
• Investors should be cautious about investing in companies that refuse to provide audited financial statements and technical verifications.
• The case highlights the need for regulation and scrutiny in the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to medical testing and patient care.
• The story of Theranos serves as a reminder that data-driven decision-making and scientific validation are crucial in the development and implementation of new technologies.Chapters
• 00:00 Introduction to the True Cybercrime Story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
• 07:22 Elizabeth Holmes' Motives and Goals for Founding Theranos
• 09:46 The Rise of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
• 14:02 The Technology and Promises of Theranos
• 23:08 The Downfall of Theranos and Questions Raised
• 28:36 Investigations and Criminal Charges Against Theranos
• 29:32 The End of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes' Legal Battles
• 38:30 Update on Elizabeth Holmes' Attempts to Dismiss the Case
• 45:55 Conclusion and Call to ActionQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
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The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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33 min
Moving Target Interview. The TRUE COST of being ONLINE (It’s NOT What You Think)
Season 10, Episode 2
Show notes
Most business owners think they're too small to be a target. They're not being targeted — they're being selected.
Tables get turned. Host interviews David Dean Mauro about his true-crime cybersecurity trilogy The Moving Target — a book series about online camouflage, small business cyber risk, and the real cost of being visible online.
Built from 400+ investigative interviews with cyber leaders, business owners, and criminal hackers, the trilogy follows Stevie Parker: competent, careful, busy — and breached anyway. No acronyms. No lecture. No IT background required.
WHAT WE COVER:
• Why "I'm too small to target" is the most expensive assumption in business
• Selected vs. targeted — how criminal crews actually pick victims
• Shadow AI: the risk sitting on every employee's phone (we unlock ours 260+ times a day)
• How much criminals already know about you, your bank, and your kids
• Inside a ransomware operation: quotas, shift changes, HR, healthcare, a board of directors
• The bear and the shark — why defense in depth beats perfect security
• Social engineering, plain English: they don't hack systems, they hack people
• Who really pays after a breach (hint: it's not the brand in the headline)Fewer than 4% of cybercriminals look anything like the hoodie in the basement. Cybercrime is organized crime with an org chart.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Turning the Tables: Why a Cybercrime Trilogy for Business Leaders
01:13 The Real Cost of Being Visible Online
02:56 Meet Stevie Parker: The Competent Victim
04:35 "I'm Too Small to Target" — The Most Expensive Myth in Business
06:52 Selected, Not Targeted: How Criminals Actually Pick You
10:20 Shadow AI: The Risk Hiding on Every Employee's Phone
13:03 What Hackers Already Know About You and Your Family
16:35 The Bear and the Shark: Outrunning Cybercrime
19:25 Inside a Ransomware Gang: Quotas, HR, and a Board of Directors
24:24 Beyond the Headlines: Who Really Pays When a Company Gets BreachedBook three of The Moving Target releases September 22. Links and the data-broker opt-out checklist mentioned in the episode: [ADD LINK]
#cybersecurity #smallbusiness #ransomware #shadowAI #socialengineering #cybercrime #businessleadership #datasecurity
Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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57 min
Seeing is Not Believing Anymore | Deepfakes
Season 10, Episode 3
Show notes
Dr Sergio Sanchez and me explore the legitimate use and illegitimate use of deepfakes targeting individuals and small business. Host David Dean Mauro even deepfaked himself. Can you tell?
Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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4 min
Find out what's coming. Season 10 is here.
Season 10, Episode 1
Show notes
Season 10 of Cyber Crime Junkies is here. Select Cuts.
Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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1 hr 7 min
AI's risks to small business EXPOSED. How Attackers Adopt Early 🎯
Season 6, Episode 57
Show notes
🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥
A powerful conversation, David Mauro teams up with former Intel Security Executive and experienced CISO, Matthew Rosenquist, to break down the ai risks to small business. Discover AI in social engineering, importance of communication in security, and business communication in cyber security, making businesses more vulnerable than ever.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ Generative AI vs. Agentic AI — What's the Difference?
✅ How Deepfakes Are Changing Hiring Risks
✅ Why Security Leaders Must Master Business Communication💬 "Attackers maintain the initiative."
💬 "Deepfakes are a big issue now."
💬 "You need to make a business case."🔍 Learn how to align cybersecurity strategies with business goals and communicate value to stakeholders effectively. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
🎯 Watch Now 👇 #AI #Cybersecurity #BusinessSecurity #GenerativeAI #Deepfakes #RiskManagement
Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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57 min
What Happens When AI Collides with MODERN Warfare?
Season 7, Episode 51
Show notes
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 directions in this fascinating realm where technology and warfare converge. Get ready to uncover the truth about what really happens when AI meets modern warfare, and find out how this synergy is redefining the rules of engagement and the future of global security.
We are joined by JL Hancock former lead innovator and Military cryptologist with the U.S. NAVY SEALs & Special Operations, spent over twenty years in the military and fought in over 100 combat operations.
Video episode here: https://youtube.com/live/aZDFCfKR7vA?feature=share
He was with the first combat group to ever put an AI Drone into Combat.
He also has an outstanding book called The HAWK Enigma.
JL shares his story and a side of emerging technology that is rare and one most never get a chance to see.
You can grab JL's book too at https://jlhancock.com/
Questions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
Want to Watch?
Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1
Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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1 hr 17 min
The Siren Went Off. How AI Has Warned You with Expert Dan Elliott
Season 10, Episode 1
Show notes
Joined by expert Dan Elliott. AI is your siren. It just showed up unexpectedly and criminals have taken advantage of it far faster than good defenders can get budget approvals passed.
Chapters
• 02:05 Intelligence tradecraft vs IT security: how the background changes the view
• 05:30 Robert Hanssen, insider threat, and the castle wall that failed
• 09:20 Dan's role at Recorded Future and what's dominating conversations in Asia Pacific
• 11:25 AI-enabled ransomware: voice cloning, credential theft, and the three-stage attack
• 13:00 How mature are threat actors actually using AI right now
• 15:10 What a CVE is and why patching the criticals no longer works
• 17:05 Shadow AI and how employee behavior opens doors you didn't know existed
• 19:30 The Clue breach, API tokens, and keys handed out without a ledger
• 21:20 Stolen credentials, credential stuffing, and why logging in beats breaking in
• 23:10 Pre-authentication bypasses: getting in before the password prompt
• 25:00 Who's liable when the AI agent goes rogue
• 27:30 Old code, fast release cycles, and the car with a conditional brake failure
• 29:45 The Pocket OS deletion, the Hugging Face test, and AI that wrote its own workflow
• 33:00 Laws that exist but don't say AI, and the fox writing rules for the henhouse
• 35:00 Why the wins from AI are boring and why that's the point
• 37:20 Grok, token cost, and the consumption bill coming due in 2027
• 39:05 Why uploading a 60-page PDF is a bad habit that will cost you
• 41:20 Ambient AI, Cleveland Clinic, and attestation replacing note-taking
• 44:15 OpenAI Dots, Meta glasses, and the device that never stops listeningQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3cl
Book 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6
Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).
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57 min
BIGGEST Spy in US History Exposed as Master of Spies Lies and Cybercrime?
Season 8, Episode 38
Show notes
🔥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, discusses his experiences in espionage, particularly focusing on the case of Robert Hansen, one of the most damaging spies in American history. Discover the shocking truth about the most dangerous spy in history, a master of cloak and dagger operations, who infiltrated even the most secure systems, exposing the dark world of cybercrime and the devastating consequences of betrayal.
Learn about the insider threats that can compromise even the strongest cybersecurity measures, and how these threats can lead to catastrophic breaches.
Grab a copy of Spies, Lies & Cyber crime by Eric O'Neill (not an affiliate link): https://a.co/d/fpkjdI3
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Espionage and Cybercrime
02:59 The Evolution of Espionage: From Cloak and Dagger to Cyber Attacks
06:45 The Case of Robert Hansen: A Deep Dive into Espionage
15:56 Writing the Book: Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime
19:08 Top Cybersecurity Recommendations for Organizations
23:30 The Growing Economy of Cybercrime
28:02 Understanding Ransomware: A Case Study
31:32 The Tactics of Cybercriminals: Social Engineering and Deepfakes
44:09 Mindset Shift: Thinking Like a Spy and Acting Like a HunterQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.
Special Author pricing (30% off)
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 https://netgainit.com/
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Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).
MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.
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1 hr 5 min
Why Measure Your Cyber Risk?
Season 8, Episode 37
Show notes
What can we learn from some of the largest breaches in the news? That is what we will cover today in one of the most practical inside looks at the cutting edge of cyber security today. Understanding Cyber Risk Today: Top Security Guidelines Every CISO Needs to Know
Ryan Leirvik who joins us in the studio. Ryan is the CEO of Neuvik & author of Understand, Manage, and Measure Cyber Risk®,Practical Solutions for Creating a
Ryan has decades of experience as a Cyber Expert for McKinsey & Company and was formerly with the US Dept of Defense at the Pentagon where he served as Associate Director of Cyber and Chief of Staff.
Grab your copy of Ryan’s Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-9319-5
Check out Neuvik Security: https://www.neuvik.com/
Topics: what cyber risk really means today, how to pick best security guidelines to follow today, top security guidelines to use today, top security guidelines are best to use today, which security controls are best, what cisos need know to reduce effects of cyber crime, what top standards cisos need know, best security guidelines to use today, how to best understand cyber risk, how to understand cyber risk today, how businesses should understand cyber risk today, how businesses should understand cyber risk, practical understanding of cyber risk today,
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18 min
How to use AI at Work (and Not Get FIRED)
Season 9, Episode 26
Show notes
Ever wondered what happens when your secret AI chats turn into courtroom exhibits? Today, we're diving into shocking stories of CEOs, engineers, and companies tripping over their own AI footprints—even after deleting chats. Spoiler: privacy and governance are more than just buzzwords—they're your new best friends.
KEY TOPICS
• Over 90% of companies’ employees secretly using AI tools for work
• How deleted chats can still haunt you in court (hello, Samsung's internal ban lift)
• The lurking dangers of connected AI accounts and prompt injections
• Real-life cases: a CEO’s illegal strategy, trade secrets leaked, and a major deal derailed
• The “lethal trifecta”: private data, outside content, and sent info at risk
• Why bans don’t work and what actually does (spoiler: good tools, clear policies, real training)
• A simple question to ask yourself before pasting into any AI tool
• The skyrocketing costs of uncontrolled AI use and why governance is your insurance
• The importance of proactive policies before a crisis hits
Chapters
00:00 - The shocking story of a CEO who deleted ChatGPT chats but still got sued
00:30 - Over 90% of companies' employees secretly using personal AI for work
01:00 - The dangers lurking in connected AI accounts and prompt injections
01:30 - Samsung's internal AI ban lift and what happened next
02:00 - Engineers uploading confidential code and internal meetings recorded by AI
02:45 - How even well-intentioned AI users can inadvertently leak secrets
03:15 - The legal case where deleted AI chats still surfaced in court
04:00 - The CEO’s illegal plans using AI to dodge a deal, and the evidence that betrayed him
05:00 - The hidden risks of connecting AI to other work tools like Gmail, Slack, and Outlook
05:40 - How AI-connected accounts can be hijacked and the "lethal trifecta"
06:00 - Why criminal hackers prefer employees with connected AI tools
06:30 - The flaws of bans and the 3-step solution for AI governance
07:00 - The simple question to ask before pasting into any AI tool
07:38 - How anonymized prompts can save your job and your reputation
08:00 - The shocking cost of unchecked AI breaches—over 9 million dollars on average
08:45 - Why governance beats strict bans—building the right policy and training
09:00 - How proactive AI management companies safeguard everyone
09:45 - Your quick checklist: tools, policies, and training
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1 hr 26 min
Real AI Deception-Why You Keep Falling for It-CHAOS PANEL
Season 9, Episode 37
Show notes
See how social engineering and content influence shape the online risks facing young people today. We are analyzing a recent panel discussion
regarding the intersection of digital platforms and modern manipulation
tactics.The participants examine how specific messaging on platforms like
Instagram can impact younger audiences, often blurring the lines between
entertainment and genuine risk. We also explore the mechanics of AI deception used to create these environments. By understanding these patterns, leaders can
better defend against the cybersecurity risks and broader digital threats that
arise when online narratives are weaponized. Subscribe for weekly cybersecurity breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you have a topic you want covered next.Chapters
00:00 Welcome to cybercrime junkies: panel intro and what's coming
02:10 Podcast scams and why not clicking links is a survival skill
05:15 Amy Poehler voice cloning and the hollywood podcast fraud
08:45 Hacker or hype: the $1.6 million single click
11:00 Cyber insurance reality: why half of claims get denied
12:50 Hacker or hype: vendor contracts and legal liability
14:45 Hacker or hype: can employees be personally sued after a breach
17:30 The real victims at the epicenter: identity theft, drained accounts, stolen children's credentials
20:10 Listener submission: the bank hack theory and the bitcoin token replacement
23:00 Jack Henry breach and how a core banking compromise would actually work
25:30 The seven deadly sins mapped to technology platforms
28:10 Vanity, envy, gluttony: Instagram, Pinterest, Amazon, and DoorDash
31:00 Why women need more shoes and what 3 million years of wiring has to do with social engineering
33:50 Apple's ChatGPT iMessage plugin and the consent problem nobody is asking about
37:10 Full disk access: what the plugin actually takes from your Mac
40:20 Apple's privacy decade ends: Siri, data brokering, and the shift to shareholder supremacy
43:40 AI cloning yourself as the eighth deadly sin: agents, omnipresence, and the first commandment
48:30 Transhumanism, diluted identity, and what happens when you outsource your thinking
51:50 Douglas Adams' three ages of technology and what worries Sergio about the next generationQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
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55 min
Danger of Hollywood Hacker Myth
Season 9, Episode 36
Show notes
Stop believing the Hollywood cybercrime myth. Learn the reality of digital attacks and how to protect your organization. Author Frank Riccardi joins us dispelling the dangerous Hack Myths. His new book Control Alt PWN is excellent. Grab your copy here if this interests you. https://a.co/d/0fEk5bis
Real cybercrime is rarely about flashy code on a screen; it is about human manipulation. We analyze how social engineering is used to bypass security protocols, often starting with a simple, unexpected phone call that compromises your team.
By stripping away the fiction, you gain the clarity needed to secure your environment against modern threats. We examine real-world cybersecurity tactics that organizations face daily, including the subtle use of AI deception to trick even the most vigilant teams.
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59 min
Kurt Long Built an App So Your Messages Can't Be Sold
Season 8, Episode 8
Show notes
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 AccountabilityQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
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1 hr 17 min
Jon DiMaggio on LockBit, REvil, and the Rules of Cyberwarfare
Season 4, Episode 17
Show notes
Latest Analysis on LOCKBIT. What to know with expert Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist at ANALYST 1on cyberwarfare, LOCKBIT RANSOMWARE GANG and REVIL.
Jon is the best-selling author of The ART of CYBERWARFARE. Grab your copy here.
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13 min
The Real Reason Behind the TikTok Ban, Not the Headlines
Season 6, Episode 30
Show notes
The US has signed into new law the Ban of Tik Tok which took effect today and now is on hold pending a sale in the next 90-days. What does this mean?
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1 hr 4 min
Richard Hollis on Why Most Cybersecurity Efforts Actually Fail
Season 4, Episode 62
Show notes
Richard Hollis of Risk Crew in London joins Cyber Crime Junkies studio discussing key topics: why cybersecurity efforts usually fail and customers or enemies online.
Video episode: https://youtu.be/QQ8l1PaDaUIhttps://youtu.be/Aurw4jLL2a8
Topics:
💡how cybersecurity efforts usually fail,
💡customers or enemies online
💡best practices for businesses to limit cyber liability,
💡new ways to protect business from cyber crime,
💡newest methods to limit cyber liability,
💡newest security expert insightQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
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5 min
Moving Target Is Out. The Book Built From 400 Interviews Bonus
Season 9, Episode 4
Show notes
Exciting announcement for our podcast listeners. Our non-fiction True crime Book MOVING TARGET: ART OF ONLINE CAMOFLAUGE was just published.
Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage is available now on Amazon — paperback, hardcover, and Kindle ebook. Book 1 of the Moving Target Trilogy. https://a.co/d/01fq72zj
Book 2 Moving Target: The Obedient Machine also available now!
Three years. 400+ interviews. One book that turned that has turned into three-A new trilogy.
Stevie Parker is a successful leader, mother and daughter. Does everything right until cyberiminals lead her right where they want her, making the same mistakes most of us made this week. And by the end she gets out of range.
Book 1 is out now, available on Amazon, Book 2 comes out this summer. Getting out of range was only chapter one of her story. When you read it you will see why...
We are all Stevie Parker.
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51 min
The National Public Data Breach Was the Biggest Ever Recorded
Season 6, Episode 6
Show notes
The world of cybersecurity has been rocked by a data breach so colossal that it's being called the Biggest Data Breach in Modern History. The National Public Data breach and hacker USDoD are discussed in a true cyber crime story.
The biggest data breach in modern history, involving National Public Data and its sister site Records Check. The breach compromised sensitive personal data of over 2 billion people and exposed vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices. The hacker behind the breach, known as USDOD, is a Brazilian citizen and has a history of high-profile hacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for businesses, especially small to mid-sized ones, and the need for stronger regulations for data brokers. It also provides recommendations for individuals to protect themselves, such as freezing credit and monitoring financial accounts.
Chapters
• 00:00 What Happened and What You SHould Do
• 03:00 The Biggest Data Breach in Modern History
• 08:04 Protecting Small Businesses from Cyber Threats
• 13:03 Blind Spots in Cybersecurity
• 26:09 The Need for Stronger Regulations for Data Brokers
• 35:09 Taking Steps to Protect Personal Information
• 46:49 Making Cybersecurity a Priority in Business OperationsQuestions? Want a Shout-out? Have a story? Text our studio direct.
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