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Dark Wire

The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever

Book • 2024

Dark Wire recounts the story of Anom, a secure communications app secretly run by the FBI, which allowed law enforcement to monitor tens of thousands of criminals worldwide, including members of drug cartels, the mafia, and other organized crime groups.

The book reveals the intricate details of this global sting operation, highlighting the technological and ethical complexities involved.

It follows the agents and criminals as they navigate this high-stakes game, ultimately leading to a massive international crackdown on criminal activities.

Mentioned by

Georgia Hardstark

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Jack Rhysider

as an amazing book detailing the story of Anom, a secure phone made for criminals.

Mentioned by

PJ Vogt

as the author of the book Dark Wire, which details the AN0M phone story.

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Recommended by

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as a great read, describing it as a caper involving the FBI running a phone network.

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Empfohlen von

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als spannendes Buch über die größte verdeckte Ermittlungsaktion aller Zeiten.

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Mentioned by

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as a new book about the FBI's cell phone business.

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Mentioned by Shashank Joshi as a book he recently finished reading, detailing the Anom operation by the FBI.

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Mentioned by Joseph Cox as a book that was summarized and sold on Amazon.

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Mentioned by

Kevin Ryan

as a book about the US government's secure phone used by drug dealers.

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Mentioned by

Kevin Ryan

as a book about the U.S. government's secure phone used by drug dealers.

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Mentioned by

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while discussing a sting operation involving encrypted phones.

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Mentioned by

Georgia Hardstark

as a book by Joseph Cox.

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