Season 8: Cyber Chaos, Spies & AI Madness

We explore the growing threat of synthetic videos and deepfake technology, highlighting how these tools are evolving beyond simple malicious intent. This episode focuses on the broader implications for cyber security and the critical need for ethical ai use in a world increasingly challenged by digital media and the spread of fake news. Perry Carpenter's FAIK Book available(not an affiliate link): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faik-perry-carpenter/1145888787?ean=2940190971293 Don't Miss the Deepfake webinar: https://info.knowbe4.com/new-deepfake-training-na?partnerref=blog Chapters 00:00 Why the Next Breach Won’t Look Like the Last One 01:44 Welcome to America in 2026 03:00 Why Deepfakes Are Exploding Right Now 05:20 Yes — A Voice Can Be Cloned in Seconds 07:30 What Deepfakes Actually Are (No Hype) 09:35 Legitimate Uses vs Weaponized Intent 12:45 Why Deepfake Companies Stay Quiet 17:05 Faces and Voices Are the New Attack Surface 18:30 Stop Asking “Is This Real?” Ask This Instead 20:55 Why Spotting Artifacts No Longer Works 23:45 The One Question That Cuts Through Deepfakes 25:50 What Leaders Should Actually Do Today 27:45 Old-School Security Still Wins 30:05 Why Detection Tools Are Losing the Race 33:10 Romance Scams, HR Fraud, and Deepfake Hiring 35:45 10 of 15 Job Candidates Were Fake — Here’s Why 38:40 Fake Workers, Real Access, Real Damage 42:20 Deepfakes as Multi-Stage Attacks 44:00 How KnowBe4 Is Training Against Deepfakes 47:10 Final Takeaways for Leaders 🔥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. ==Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video!➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ========= =======Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style:📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com======= ============🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off!• Remove your data from the web to avoid scams, spam and stalkers• 100+ Million successful opt-out removals• 24/7 data broker monitoring• Live chat with personal privacy advisors🔥SIgn up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME with Cyber Crime Junkies: https://www.de33watrk.com/7BZ2W1/KMKS9/?uid=1 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ============== == Music: Provided with Permission By Hide Your Mamas @HideYourMamas & Zack Moscow: All Rights Reserved (c) 2026Partnership Opportunities:Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/FTC Compliance: Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.

🔥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 Employees Become the BIGGEST Attackers! 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The Cyber Villain Myth (It’s Not a Hoodie in a Basement) 01:38 – The Real Threat Already Has a Badge 03:38 – Screenshots Took Down a Cybersecurity Giant 05:41 – “Out of an Abundance of Caution” (Corporate Panic Translation) 06:55 – Escalation Begins: From Screenshots to Sabotage 08:03 – Fired Contractor Deletes Government Databases 10:26 – Asking AI How to Cover Up a Crime 12:54 – The Real Cost of Bad Offboarding 15:17 – The Haunted Admin Account Everyone Is Afraid to Touch 17:42 – Insider Threats Aren’t Evil, They’re Negligent 18:55 – Final Takeaway: Hackers Break In, Insiders Log In ========================================================== Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video! ➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ===================================================== Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style: 📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com ===================================================== 🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! • Remove your data from the web to avoid scams, spam and stalkers • 100+ Million successful opt-out removals • 24/7 data broker monitoring • Live chat with personal privacy advisors 🔥SIgn up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME with Cyber Crime Junkies: https://www.de33watrk.com/7BZ2W1/KMKS9/?uid=1 3. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===================================================== Music: Provided with Permission By Hide Your Mamas @HideYourMamas & Zack Moscow: All Rights Reserved (c) 2026 Partnership Opportunities: Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/ FTC Compliance: Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.

New Episode🔥explores how **artificial intelligence** is being used to create **ai agents** for improved **cybersecurity**. This **innovation** aims to enhance **security** measures against potential **cyber attack** threats by leveraging **cloud security** solutions. Discover the cutting-edge technology of CYBER EAGLE, a revolutionary system designed to defend against the threats of quantum warfare. As the world enters a new era of cybersecurity challenges, CYBER EAGLE is poised to be at the forefront of protecting sensitive information and national security. In this conversation, host David Mauro engages with Carlo Tortora Brayda and Michael Tiesemer, leaders of the Cyber Eagle Project, to discuss the future of AI in Cybersecurity and global protection of critical infrastructure. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cyber Eagle Project 02:33 The Genesis of Cyber Eagle and Its Vision 05:31 Understanding Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities 08:00 The Age of Compression in Cybersecurity 10:42 Building Resilience in Cyber Defense 13:44 Dynamic Defense Strategies Against Evolving Threats 16:19 Polymorphic AI Defense: Adapting to Attacks 19:19 The Future of Cyber Eagle and Its Innovations 25:25 Cyber Eagle's Global Deployment Strategy 27:56 Building a Compliant Cybersecurity Channel 30:40 Innovative Partnerships and Global Reach 31:42 Quantum Safety and Cybersecurity Innovations 36:58 The Future of Cyber Eagle and Its Mission ========================================================== Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! Over 84% of viewers do not subscribe to our channel! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video! ➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ===================================================== Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style: 📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com ===================================================== 🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===================================================== Partnership Opportunities: Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/ DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.

New Episode🔥dives into the dark world of **espionage**, focusing on a chilling **spy story** from the **cold war story**. This **spy stories** reveals the shocking details of **soviet espionage** within the FBI, involving a key **kgb** asset. 🔥A young undercover FBI operative risks everything to expose America’s most devastating traitor — revealing how Cold-War spycraft evolved into today’s cybercrime economy. The shocking true story of Robert Hanssen — the FBI mole who sold America’s deepest secrets to Russia for over 20 years, leading to the execution of multiple double agents and triggering the worst intelligence breach in U.S. history. 🕵️‍♂️🔥 In this episode, we break down how a 26-year-old undercover FBI operative, Eric O’Neill, helped bring Hanssen down using spycraft, psychological manipulation, and a stolen PalmPilot that became the tipping point. This real-life espionage case connects directly to modern cybercrime, insider threats, social engineering, and AI-powered deception — proving that trust, not technology, is the ultimate vulnerability. 🕵️ This isn’t fiction — it really happened. Robert Hanssen sold America’s secrets for over two decades, sending double agents to their deaths… and a 26-year-old rookie brought him down. 👇 Comment below! What shocked you more — the PalmPilot sting, the executions, or how today's cybercriminals use the same tactics? 💬 Your take matters. 📚 Get Eric O’Neill’s book & join the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe — new episodes every week uncovering real-world cyber threats CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Treason Inside the FBI 00:36 – Who Was Robert Hanssen? 02:10 – The Human Cost: Executions in Moscow 04:45 – Motives: Ego, Power, Immortality 06:12 – Enter the Ghost: Eric O’Neill 08:01 – Inside the Cage with a Traitor 10:22 – The PalmPilot Operation 12:18 – The Capture at the Dead Drop 13:55 – What the FBI Learned Too Late 15:20 – From Spies to Cybercrime 17:02 – Why Insider Threat is Still #1 18:40 – Lessons You Can Use Today 19:55 – Final Warning + Upcoming Interview 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. ========================================================== Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! Over 84% of viewers do not subscribe to our channel! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video! ➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ===================================================== Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style: 📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com ===================================================== 🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===================================================== Partnership Opportunities: Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/ Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.

🔥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 Hunter ========================================================= 🔥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. ========================================================== Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! Over 84% of viewers do not subscribe to our channel! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video! ➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ===================================================== Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style: 📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com ===================================================== 🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===================================================== Partnership Opportunities: Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/ Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.

🔥New Episode🔥 reminds us that the internet security of smart home devices, like smart toasters and refrigerators, is often overlooked, creating new avenues for cyber crime. We discuss how common sense is frequently ignored in the rush to adopt new gadgets, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Tune in for essential online safety tips to protect your smart home. 🛑 STOP SCROLLING! In this shocking monthly cyber update, the Cyber Crime Junkies (David, Dr. Sergio E. Sanchez, and Zack Moscow) expose the craziest, must-know stories in tech and security. What's Inside This Episode: • The AI Threat is Real: Dr. Sergio reveals how Chinese threat actors manipulated Anthropic's Claude AI system to stage cyber attacks against nearly 30 companies globally. Learn how powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) are leveling the field for malicious coders. • The Casino Fish Tank Hack (True Story!): David tells the unbelievable story of how hackers breached a casino's main network by exploiting a smart thermostat inside an exotic fish tank, accessing high-roller financials. This proves critical network segmentation is non-negotiable. • The New Scam: ClickFix: David breaks down the terrifying new ClickFix attack, where hackers trick you into literally copying and pasting malicious code into your own computer. Learn the golden rule to protect yourself from this massive, 500% spike in attacks. • The Cloudflare Outage: Zack discusses the massive Cloudflare outage that took down major services like ChatGPT, revealing how a seemingly minor configuration error caused massive ripple effects across the entire internet. • The iPhone Scam Laundry: Dr. Sergio shares a wild anecdote from his time at Apple about a global scammer laundering stolen or damaged iPhones for new ones, using a loophole caused by a business decision. 🚨 Participate & Vote! Help us name this segment! Vote for your favorite name or submit your own idea by texting the code 201-4652 to 904-867-4466. • Host's Favorite: Hackers Gone Wild Monthly Edition • Other Options: What the What?, True Cyber Stories, Breaches Hacks and WTF Moments, Zero Day Stories, The Dark Net Download. 👍 Don't forget to like and subscribe! Help us get monetized and start engaging with us live on YouTube! 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. ========================================================== Feeling Kind? Consider Supporting Our Channel by subscribing! Over 84% of viewers do not subscribe to our channel! 👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on our Channel or this Video! ➕Join me on my other channels: Main Site | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Meta/Instagram | Dive Deeper: 🔗 https://cybercrimejunkies.com 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real stories behind the headlines. https://www.youtube.com/@cybercrimejunkies/featured Catch Audio Podcast episodes: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-crime-junkies/id1633932941 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y4U2v51gztlenr8TJ2LJs?si=537680ec262545b3 ===================================================== Get out of Debt and Budget for Your Money in Style: 📖Collective Budgeting: https://CollectiveBudgeting.com ===================================================== 🔥New Special Offers! 🔥 1. Remove Your Private Data Online Risk Free Today. Try OPTERY Risk Free. Protect your privacy and remove your data from data brokers and more. No risk.Sign up here (https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies) https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. 🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today 🔥 Want Translator, Audio Reader or prefer a Custom AI Agent for your organization? Highest quality we found anywhere. You can try ELEVAN LABS here risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===================================================== Partnership Opportunities: Interested in working together? Let's connect: https://cybercrimejunkies.com/ Some links may be affiliates and we may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting our channel.