The Encrypted Trap: The FBI's Secret Undercover Phone Company

Investigative journalist Joseph Cox uncovers how the FBI secretly operated Anom, an encrypted messaging service that became the world's largest law enforcement sting operation. Through interviews with developers, criminals, and law enforcement, Cox reveals how the agency compromised global drug trafficking networks by installing backdoors in "secure" devices. This episode explores the delicate balance between effective law enforcement and digital privacy rights, examining whether targeted surveillance could replace widespread backdoor monitoring.