FBI's Encrypted Device Operation: Implications for Privacy
The FBI's Operation Trojan Shield, which involved creating a fake encrypted device company (ANOM), raises concerns about privacy for non-criminals.
It becomes challenging for ordinary people to distinguish between legitimate and compromised encrypted communication tools.
The FBI's willingness to run such operations changes the conversation around digital privacy and security.
This operation may lead criminals to question the authenticity of any secure communication company.
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In this episode, Joseph Cox (https://x.com/josephfcox) tells us the story of anom. A secure phone made by criminals, for criminals.
This story comes from part of Joseph’s book “Dark Wire” which you should definitely read. Get yours here https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joseph-cox/dark-wire/9781541702691.
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