Cyber Crime Junkies

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/

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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 Moving Target.
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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=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9
Book 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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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
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 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 www.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=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9
Book 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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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 generation

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 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 www.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=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9
Book 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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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.
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 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 www.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=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9
Book 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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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 Accountability
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 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 www.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=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9
Book 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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