Joseph Cox, a reporter and author of Dark Wire, dives into the notorious AN0M phone, which became the go-to device for criminals. He unpacks its rise through clever marketing to criminal syndicates and the extensive law enforcement operation, Operation Trojan Shield, aimed at dismantling encrypted networks. The episode highlights the complicated dynamics between tech developers and law enforcement, showcasing a bizarre twist where the FBI created a phone for criminals to expose them. It's a thrilling intersection of technology, crime, and law enforcement tactics!