E100: How the FBI Built a Secret Tech Startup to Snare Criminals: w/ Joseph Co

Investigative journalist Joseph Cox joins to discuss Dark Wire, his explosive new book revealing how the FBI secretly ran a global encrypted phone company to spy on the criminal underworld.Guest Bio: Joseph Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist and co-founder of 404 Media. He specializes in cybercrime, surveillance, and hacking, and is the author of Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever, which is being adapted into a Netflix film directed by Jason Bateman.Topics Covered:How the FBI created and operated the encrypted phone company AnomGlobal law enforcement collaboration with countries like Australia, Sweden, and LithuaniaLegal and ethical concerns around bulk surveillance and entrapmentTechnical infrastructure and operational secrecy of the stingImpact on organized crime and the global drug tradeUse of Bitcoin and hawala for money launderingAI’s growing role in law enforcement surveillance and data analysisParanoia and fallout within the criminal underworldFuture implications for privacy, encrypted apps like Signal and Telegram, and law enforcement tactics📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️ https://youtu.be/OLvf63ZSlwk 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!