The chapter explores how law enforcement targeted encrypted phone companies, focusing on a case involving Phantom Secure and the subsequent creation of Anom by the FBI. It discusses the challenges in apprehending criminals crossing borders, the FBI's collaboration with the AFP to monitor encrypted messages globally, and the revelations of criminal activities uncovered through intercepted communications.
Paris Marx is joined by Joseph Cox to discuss how the FBI created an encrypted phone company called Anom to read criminals’ messages and eventually carry out the largest international sting operation by law enforcement.
Joseph Cox is the author of Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever and the host of the 404 Media Podcast.
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