
Episode 40 - ANOM for Me But Not For Thee
Closed Network Privacy Podcast
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Operation Trojan Shield: Unveiling Criminal Communications
This chapter investigates Operation Trojan Shield, an FBI operation that infiltrated the encrypted messaging service Anom, leading to over 800 arrests worldwide. Through the lens of a drug trafficker's story, it reveals how intelligence agencies exploited criminals' misplaced trust in secure communication. The discussion raises critical ethical questions about surveillance practices and the balance between law enforcement and civil liberties.
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