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.

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August 15, 2026 57 mins

What if AI didn't try to destroy humanity?

What if it just gave us 7 days to decide if we even deserve to lead?

That's the premise of "The God's Prompt" — a new techno-thriller from Dr. Sergio Sanchez. Former Apple. Former Vatican. Former Activision. And a surgeon.

CHAPTERS

  • 00:00 Meet Dr. Sergio Sanchez: Apple, Vatican, Activision, and Surgeon
  • 02:05 AI Deepfakes and the Death of Trusted News
  • 04:15 The God's Prompt: Inside the A...
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Public speaker, educator, Dev Ops specialist and privacy advocate Hannah Sutor joins us in the Cyber Crime Junkies Studio discussing new insights for identity and brand protection, identity and brand protection , identity and brand protection online, and best practices for protecting personal data online.

Connect with Hannah:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sutor

@CCJ Music Credits: Two Guitars by Admiral Bob...

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What Powers a Leader LIKE Crowdstrike CTO to Climb to the TOP?

At 17, he left his Caribbean home and came to the US. After initial struggles she landed a job and after inserting his way into a tech issue, the trajectory of his career changed and he now sits as the Chief Field CTO for the Americas at Crowdstrike.
 

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Jamey Davidson, Partner at international law firm O’Hagan Meyer concentrates on top ways to reduce risk in cyber breach litigation, defending businesses in cyber breach class-action law suits and how to build defenses to reduce cyber breach liability. 

We discuss: 

  • Cyber Attack Lawsuits: How to Avoid the Litigation
  • How Cyber Breach Litigation Works
  • Why Security Layers Help Defend Against Law Suits

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Titania Jordan. Best-selling author, CMO of Bark,  and regular TV Guest on national TV shows, Titania Jordan, joins us to discuss Parenting in a Tech World.

We discuss:

  • Common misconceptions and Parental Challenges today
  • The Role and Responsibilities Social Media companies have and should have
  • Best Practices and Practical Suggestion to manage the tech your children are using
  • How to Monitor their online activity without...
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When Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure crashed, half a billion dollars vanished overnight.


 In this episode, David Mauro, Dr. Sergio Sanchez, and Zack Moscow uncover the ethics surrounding AI and the need for tech awareness, highlighting the importance of digital detox in maintaining a healthy balance.

We break down:
 💥 The $550M AWS outage & how it spread chaos
 🧩 Why our phones prove digital dependence i...

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Lynn Dohm, head of Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) and  one of the top women in cyber security, joins us. 

Come learn benefits of attending security conferences, best ways to keep up to date on security news, and ways to stop bias in cyber security.

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.

True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn fro...

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Learn why Cyber criminals hate Huntress, why we use them daily and why they help stop cyber crime in the SMB space. What if the people protecting small businesses had no idea they were already inside?

Jeremy Young was employee #19 at Huntress Security. He watched MSPs go from ignoring cybersecurity to being the frontline defense against organized criminal groups running attacks like a business.

Here is what stopped us...

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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...

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Is Ransomware Dead? 

 Jon DiMaggio, Author of The Art of Cyber Warfare and Chief Security Researcher at Analyst 1, joins us, in this second of a two-part discussion. Here we discuss:
 

  • how cyber crime is shifting gears 
  • exclusive look inside their shocking new tactics
  • insight from the mouths of top cyber crime gang leaders. 
  • We bring you Inside the Corporate-Style Operations of Cyber Criminals.

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨Joined by Brett Johnson, who EXPOSES the MIND of Cyber Crime.

Once known as the "Original Internet Godfather" and US Most Wanted cybercriminal, Brett is now a cybersecurity consultant aiding law enforcement. 

Brett shares his remarkable journey of redemption, and we explore the mind of cyber crime and what drives criminals to commit cyber crimes.

A must-watch for anyone interested in cybersecurity, the crim...

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23andMe | Your DNA Was SOLD | What To Do NOW.

How people can delete their 23andMe data
  23andMe has an automated account deletion process inside account settings.

Practical steps, in human terms:

  1. Log in, go to Account Settings.
     
     
  2. Find the 23andMe Data section.
     
     
  3. Download your data first if you want a copy.
     
     
  4. Choose the option to permanently delete data, then confirm via t...
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🔥New Episode🔥 Former Intelligence Officer, Dan Elliott, current head of Zurich Resilience, joins us and we discuss:

🎯new ways to fight cyber crime, 

🎯how to get prepared for a breach, and 

🎯how to manage risk in small business.

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.

True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who...

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New Episode🔥We dive into the world of cybercrime and cybersecurity with Retired FBI Agent Scott Augenbaum about Cambodia's Billion Dollar Scam complexes, 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 Introduction to C...

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This is the story of AI and Your Privacy. Digital Citizenship Today. Antoinette King, Author of the book Digital Citizens Guide to Cybersecurity. She is the founder of Credo Cyber Consulting, LLC, who has over 20 years of experience in the security industry, from physical security to digital security.

Grab her book: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Citizens-Guide-Cybersecurity-Empowered/dp/1956464220

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Have you ever noticed how we keep telling ourselves cyber risk is a “future problem” right up until it walks in the front door wearing a name badge?

Because in this episode, we’re not talking about Hollywood hackers or hoodie clichés. We’re talking about how attacks actually happen now. We interview global vCISO Dan Elliott from Recorded Future all about it. 
 

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We discuss true cyber crimes of When Gamers Start Swatting: Violence for Hire Online.

Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.

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 ...

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A hacker stayed anonymous for years. Mishaal Khan, author of Phantom CISO and creator of Operation Privacy, found him in about an hour using OSINT, open source intelligence, meaning information that's already public and free to find. The case grew into a Department of Justice investigation and a documentary that premiered at Tribeca. Inside: the OSINT method nobody teaches, the voice cloning scam that takes ten seconds, and the man...

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July 16, 2026 83 mins

Panel with Dr Sergio Sanchez and Inventor Mike Acerra on how far AI goes to render truth and become a truth machine.

Discover the truth about AI and its potential to be a truth machine. In this video, we delve into the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in determining what is true and what is not. 

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to Cyber Crime Junkies + Guest Introductions
02:00 Anthropic's Secret AI M...

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Tavi Gallego, founder of a new crypto exchange:the Global Investment Crypto Exchange based here in US Midwest joins us. We discuss how to bring social responsibility to crypto.

Don't Miss The Video Episode here: https://youtu.be/0xxn7jAdSRw

 Topics: non profit approaches to crypto currency, benefits of charity through crypto currency, charity through crypto currency, new approaches for crypto currency exchanges, crypto ...

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