Cyber Crime Junkies

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 newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. THE CHAOS BRIEF.

Episodes

January 4, 2026 2 mins

Most cybercrime doesn’t start with genius hackers. It starts on a Tuesday.
 Someone’s busy. An email feels urgent. And a decision gets made five seconds too fast. Fear-based cybersecurity training hasn’t made people safer. It’s made them tired.

Most cyber attacks don’t start with genius hackers. They start with rushed decisions, social engineering, and skipped updates.

This short breaks down ai explained in plain English, why cyb...

Mark as Played


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 Liabilit...
Mark as Played

We’ve trained people to fear nation-state hackers…while getting breached by rushed clicks and skipped updates.

Cybercrime doesn’t win because it’s smart. It wins because people are tired. We’ve been trained to panic about rare, cinematic attacks…
 while leaving the front door unlocked every single day.

The boring truth that actually works:
 • Don’t get tricked
 • Patch your systems

That’s it.
 Not sexy.
 Not cinema...

Mark as Played

Former Spy and intelligence officer, Shawnee Delaney, join us. She is the founder and CEO of Vaillance Group (https://www.vaillancegroup.com) and spent nearly a decade with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a decorated Clandestine Services Officer conducting Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations all over the world. 

She served four combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Case Officer and Detachment Chief and served as...

Mark as Played

Kurtis Minder, seasoned ransomware negotiator, shares insights into the complex world of cybercrime negotiations. He discusses the psychological aspects of negotiating with cybercriminals, the role of AI in both offense and defense, and the importance of understanding the motivations behind cybercrime. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of ransomware as a service and the implications for businesses and national...

Mark as Played

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.

Question? Text our Studio direct.

Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-...

Mark as Played

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 business...

Mark as Played

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 fact...

Mark as Played

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...

Mark as Played

🚨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 ...

Mark as Played

If you manage care about protecting yourself, your loved ones—and your organization-- this episode offers actionable takeaways you can use today.

 This is part of our official Cyber Crime Junkies podcast series—subscribe wherever you listen!

 

✅ **Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔.**  

💬 Comment your “worst phishing attempt” below—I’ll respond personally!

🌐 Visit us at: https://cybercrimejunkies.com

#SecurityAwarenes...

Mark as Played

New Episode🔥CHAOS | Cybersecurity Predictions You Need to Know NOW.  Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity, offering insights for cybersecurity for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Learn about the latest threats, including ransomware and malware, and the minds of the hackers behind them. Stay informed and protect yourself from cyber crime.


Chapters

00:00
Holiday Predictions and Trivi...

Mark as Played

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

New Episode🔥Insider Threats | When...

Mark as Played

New Episode🔥🔥The Cybercrime Junkies show discusses contemporary `cyber security` challenges, emphasizing that older notions of threats are outdated. We dive into how direct `hacking` via `wifi` can lead to gaining `root` access, and how quick action is needed to mitigate these `exploit`s. Stay informed to protect your systems from `cyber crime` and ensure proper `shell` access management.
=====================================...

Mark as Played

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,...

Mark as Played

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,...

Mark as Played

This is the True Cyber Crime Story of Ruja Ignatova A/K/A The Crypto Queen, on the FBI’s Top 10 MOST WANTED. She is wanted and remains at large. It's alleged to be the single largest Crypto currency Ponzi scheme in history. Three main players, Ruja Ignatova (The Crypto Queen), her brother Konstantin and Sebastian Greenwood (the public face of ONECOIN and ONELIFE) wreaked havoc on the world amassing over $4 Billion dollars for ...

Mark as Played
December 12, 2025 15 mins

Today we’re talking about AI-powered cybercrime—a phrase that sounds like a marketing stunt but is, unfortunately, very real. Cybercriminals basically got a software update, and now they’re running their operations with more automation, more scale, and — let’s just say it — better customer service than half the vendors in your tech stack.

Question? Text our Studio direct.

Support the show

🔥New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! 🔥

<...
  • Mark as Played
    December 10, 2025 41 mins

    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...

    Mark as Played

    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. 

    Question? Text our Studio direct.

    Growth without Interruption. Get peace of ...

    Mark as Played

    Popular Podcasts

      Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

      Stuff You Should Know

      If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

      The Bobby Bones Show

      Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

      Crime Junkie

      Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

      The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

      The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Advertise With Us
    Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

    Connect

    © 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.