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Tech Won't Save Us

How the FBI Tapped the Encrypted Chats of Criminals Around the World w/ Joseph Cox

Jun 6, 2024
01:03:29
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Joseph Cox joins to discuss FBI's use of Anom to crack down on criminals globally. They explore criminal evolution to encrypted phones, FBI's pursuit of encrypted networks, Dubai's cooperation, inter-agency collaboration, French military police hacking, pandemic adaptations, and ethical surveillance considerations.
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Quick takeaways

  • FBI created Anom to intercept criminals' messages, leading to a global sting operation.
  • Criminals adopted encrypted communication for security, evolving to sophisticated encrypted phones.

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FBI's Plan to Target Criminal Networks

The FBI planned a strategic operation to shift criminals' views on encryption by creating their encrypted phone platform. Through their partnership with other law enforcement agencies, they successfully targeted criminal networks globally, particularly in Europe and Australia. This unique initiative aimed to disrupt criminal activities by intercepting encrypted messages and sharing crucial information among involved agencies.

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