Slate Books What Next TBD: The FBI Made a Phone Network. It Was A Trap.
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Jun 16, 2024 
Investigative reporter Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's success with the Anom encrypted phone service trap, leading to 800 arrests worldwide. The podcast explores covert FBI operations, infiltrating criminal phone companies, influencer marketing tactics, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy and security.
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Operation Trojan Shield
- On June 8, 2021, a massive law enforcement operation began, spanning multiple countries and leading to over 800 arrests.
- This operation, Trojan Shield, targeted criminals using an encrypted phone service, ANOM, secretly run by the FBI.
Encrypted Phone Networks
- Encrypted phone platforms cater to criminals seeking secure communication, offering features like remote wiping and hidden messaging apps.
- These platforms facilitate criminal activity, attracting high-level traffickers and providing a glimpse into organized crime.
FBI's Entry
- The FBI ventured into the encrypted phone business after shutting down Phantom Secure, aiming to fill the market gap and exploit criminal demand.
- They partnered with a source who offered them control of ANOM, an encrypted platform, in exchange for immunity.