Investigative journalist Joseph Cox shares the intriguing story of ANOM, a secure phone designed by criminals. The podcast dives into the creation and distribution of this privacy phone, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and legal implications of government monitoring. Explore the complexities of law enforcement tactics and the global impact of surveillance operations on combating cybercrime.

Joseph Cox (https://twitter.com/josephfcox), Senior Staff Writer at Motherboard (https://www.vice.com/en/topic/motherboard), joins us to talk about the world of encrypted phones.BooksAffiliate links to books:The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593276486/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1593276486&linkCode=as2&tag=tunn01-20&linkId=0a8ee2ca846534f77626757288d77e00Extreme Privacy:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0898YGR58/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0898YGR58&linkCode=as2&tag=tunn01-20&linkId=575c5ed0326484f0b612f000621b407fSponsorsSupport for this show comes from IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET.Support for this show comes from Ping Identity, champions of identity for the global enterprise. Give your users a loveable login solution. Visit www.pingidentity.com/.View all active sponsors.

Cybersecurity journalist Joseph Cox discusses his new book on the largest sting operation, FBI's encrypted phone platform infiltration, country wiretapping revelations, and bounty hunters accessing location data. He also shares insights on investigative journalism, managing overwhelming information, and the complexities of FBI interviews.

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!

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.

Joseph Cox, 404 Media co-founder, discusses FBI's Anom sting in his new book Dark Wire. Topics include Snowflake breach, Operation Endgame against malware services, and potential FTC probe into Microsoft. Show also covers ransomware hits in Russia, cybersecurity incidents, and Phantom Secure's downfall. Terraform simplification and cloud security management practices are highlighted for efficient operations.

Cybersecurity reporter Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's creation of a phone network startup to infiltrate criminal networks, the evolution of secure messaging from BlackBerry Messenger to Signal, and the fascinating tale behind the largest sting operation in cybersecurity history. The discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas of selling encryption technology to potential criminals, the challenges of running a covert phone company, and the ongoing battle between tech firms and surveillance companies.

Joseph Cox, investigative reporter for 404 media and author of “Dark Wire, the Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever,” discusses the FBI's success with the Anom encrypted phone service trap. Topics include the use of specialized encrypted devices by criminals, the FBI's international crime detection strategy, and the ethical considerations of the undercover phone network operation.

Investigative reporter Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's successful sting operation using the encrypted Anom phone service. They dive into the ethical concerns, legal complexities, and how the agency infiltrated the criminal world to trap over 800 offenders globally.

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