Random but Memorable Doughnut Panic Sting Operation with Joseph Cox
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Jul 23, 2024 
Cybersecurity expert Joseph Cox discusses FBI's massive sting operation with an encrypted messaging app, ethical dilemmas in law enforcement, and creating a balanced true crime narrative. Plus, new podcast segments Agony Roo and Password Panic game add chaotic fun to the mix!
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How the FBI Got Anom
- A person known as AFGOO offered the Anom app to the FBI to avoid prosecution.
- The FBI's involvement began with this offer, not a deliberate plan to create an encrypted app.
Anom's Organic Growth
- Anom's popularity grew through word-of-mouth distribution, starting with five phones given to a seller in Australia.
- The FBI avoided directly selling phones to prevent entrapment accusations.
Investigative Challenges
- Researching the Anom operation was challenging, requiring interviews with diverse sources.
- Cox interviewed FBI agents, criminals, phone sellers, and even the Anom app coders, who were unaware of its true purpose.