ANOM created a ghost contact added to every conversation, receiving a blind carbon copy of all messages.
This allowed ANOM to secretly monitor all communications between criminals using their platform.
The system was essentially 'end-to-end encrypted' but with an additional 'end' sending data to ANOM's servers.
ANOM's creator, Aftgu, allegedly made a deal with the FBI to share these encrypted chats in exchange for potential leniency.
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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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