Joseph Cox Unveils FBI’s Encrypted Phone Sting in New Book
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media and renowned cybersecurity reporter, discussed his upcoming book "Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever" on the Decoder podcast. The book narrates how the FBI ran a secure phone company called Anom for three years to spy on criminals globally by infiltrating the encrypted phone market used by drug traffickers.
- The FBI's operation succeeded in providing law enforcement agencies with unparalleled access to criminal communications, highlighting the ongoing tension between privacy and security in technology.
- The rise of apps like Signal has shifted criminal communications away from specialized hardware, presenting new challenges in maintaining both security and privacy.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/23/24163389/joseph-cox-dark-wire-fbi-phone-startup-anom-criminals-secure-messaging-decoder-interview
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