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#272 – Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal

Mar 27, 2022 · 3:53:05
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  • Former cybercriminal Brett Johnson shares his history as the 'Original Internet Godfather' who founded ShadowCrew, the first organized darknet community
  • Discusses how early cybercrime operations functioned, law enforcement response, and his eventual capture and cooperation with authorities
  • Reflects on his transformation from criminal to security consultant and the evolution of cybercrime from his era to modern darknet markets

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BJ
Brett Johnson
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