Criminal Thoughts

Today, we sit down with Ori Eisen, CEO of Trusona, to explore the cutting-edge world of cybercrime and account takeovers. Ori shares his journey from early fraud prevention to pioneering innovative security solutions.Discover how Trusona's ATO Protect revolutionizes ID verification by directly accessing DMV records, making it almost impossible for fraudsters to succeed. Watch as we demonstrate this powerful tool in real-time, showcasing its effectiveness against identity theft and sophisticated attacks.Learn about the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, the role of AI in creating fake identities, and practical tips to protect yourself and your business. Ori's insights and Trusona's technology offer a compelling glimpse into the future of cybersecurity.Join us for this eye-opening discussion, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Criminal Thoughts! Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on the Lex Friedman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and… he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew was a precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets, and it laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels operate today. Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story? Not hardly. Brett found redemption through his sister, his wife Michele, and finally the FBI. He was given the chance to turn his life around. He took it. Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet. He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be.

Welcome to another episode of the Criminal Thoughts podcast! Today, we delve into the controversial world of cybercrime and cryptocurrency, focusing on the infamous Bitfinex theft and money laundering scandal. Our host is joined by Christopher Anderson, an attorney with extensive experience and deep insights into these complex cases.

Join Brett Johnson on this wild ride of government cover-ups and conspiracies as he sets the record straight once and for all. The Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in August 2016. 119,756 bitcoin, worth about US$72 million at the time, was stolen. Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, and Heather Morgan, 33, were arrested in February 2022 after the government seized approximately 95,000 of those stolen bitcoin from cryptocurrency wallets in the defendants' control. They were arrested for laundering the money, not the hack. So WHO did the hack? And why are the Lichtensteins NOW in witness protection? ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on the Lex Friedman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and… he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew was a precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets, and it laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels operate today. Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story? Not hardly. Brett found redemption through his sister, his wife Michele, and finally the FBI. He was given the chance to turn his life around. He took it. Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet. He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be.

Political crypto tokens are hot and in season, but so are all the rug pulls and scams. Brett breaks down the latest Trust Trump coin scam and the thought process of the criminals involved. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and… he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew was a precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets, and it laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels operate today. Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story? Not hardly. Brett found redemption through his sister, his wife Michele, and finally the FBI. He was given the chance to turn his life around. He took it. Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet. He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be. Cryptocurrency, Shadowcrew, Brett Johnson, scam, crypto rugpull, Trust Trump coin, Calls By Rex, egold, Liberty Reserve, Fuck Biden token, Hehe token, Alex Costa, World War III Bitcoin, Solana scam, big daddy ranch

Jake Donoghue, author of Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud, joins former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson for an insightful discussion on today's cryptocurrency tech, trends, and how fraud has imbedded itself into the crypto market. Jake is a former Web3 Founder, Marketer and Public Relations Executive, now an author shining a light on the dark underbelly of cryptocurrencies. Jake's book on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crypto-Confidential-Insiders-Account-Frontlines/dp/1803996188 ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

We're talking about Operation Chargeback, a coalition of refunding fraud fighters and the FBI, operating an ongoing investigation into ARG and other refund fraud groups across the US and internationally. A member of “Noir's Luxury Refunds” pled guilty today to participating in a fraud conspiracy, organized through the cloud-based messaging service Telegram, that targeted retailers across the country, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

How do we make sure that the companies running AI systems aren't harvesting our data for profit? Human-Computer Product Design Manager, Smitha Papolu, joins Brett to discuss the impending doom surrounding artificial intelligence, how it's capable of being used for the greater good, how it could influence criminal activity, and what we as humans have to be vigilant of in the future.Please take a moment to hit that like and subscribe button to support the show and get notified when new content is released! Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

Former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson fully embraces that crypto is a Ponzi scheme while diving into the mind of Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire outside Donald J. Trump's trial. Are these two things related? You sure as sh*t better believe so. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

Born in Sudan and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AK Debris joins Brett Johnson to talk about the current state and future of banks and Cryptocurrency as the Israel-Gaza war continues to rage on. AK Debris on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AKDebris ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

Everyone can be had. Financial Crimes Detective and Co-founder of The Block Audit, Jesse Gossman, joins Brett to discuss the pitfalls of trading cryptocurrency and the schemes criminals are using to manipulate unsuspecting targets. The latest scam tactic that is especially taking advantage of the elderly is called Pig Butchering. The Block Audit - https://www.theblockaudit.com/ ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

We're talking Cybercrime 101. What are the goals cyber criminals are trying to achieve? Is it all about money? Brett breaks down what you need to know and what to watch out for so you are not targeted by a cyberattack that can result in a headache or a life-altering catastrophe. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

CEO of Cube.Exchange, Bartosz Lipinski, joins Brett to talk about trust in cryptocurrency, socially engineered crypto scams, and blockchain security. Will crypto change the world? Or is it simply a set of fast money tokens to gamble on? Cube.Exchange https://www.cube.exchange/ ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

In this episode, Brett regales you with raw testimony of his time behind bars in jail and federal prison from his time with the global cybercrime organization ShadowCrew. Some insightful, some horrible, some downright hilarious. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

On this episode I'll be discussing Election Fraud. From deepfakes, to voting machines I'll break it all down so we can all know how to properly steal an election. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340715365 ► The Brett Johnson Show: https://www.youtube.com/@brettjohnsonshow ► Brett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg

The untold true story of Jesse Tuttle a.k.a. Hackah Jak. Jesse was an active website defacer for the hacking group known as Hackweiser from 2000 to 2003 and has recently resurfaced. He is joined by his daughter (and business partner) Reece who has some interesting stories of her own to share.

Jack Barsky is a German-American author, IT specialist and former sleeper agent of the KGB who spied on the United States from 1978 to 1988. Exposed after the Cold War, Barsky became a resource for U.S. counterintelligence agencies and was allowed to remain in the United States. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On today's episode, I 'm breaking down the exit scam created by Telegram drug dealer, and fraud vendor - Quantum Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com #telegram #scammer #crimepodcast

On this episode I'll be discussing refunding fraud. What it is, and who does it. This comes on the heel of a recent interaction with the company Refend.ai. I'll be discussing my conversation with the founders of that company who were and maybe still are ("allegedly").... FRAUDSTERS!! Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On this episode I'm talking to Bill O'Hanlon - he's a Navy veteran, businessman, sober alcoholic, and is currently running for mayor of Washington Township in Gloucester, NJ. He's also under federal indictment for timeshare fraud and facing a life in prison.

Today we are going to be talking to a former black hat hacker - Joshua Moses @Insider-Threat He's a former counterintelligence agent, and cybersecurity expert. He is known for breaches at AT&T, Paypal and US Bank in the early 2000's. Support Joshua: Go to: www.learntobeahacker.com Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com #cybercrime #cybersecurity #insider-threat #joshuamoses #crimepodcast

Today we are going to be talking about an unsolved murder case that really hits home - because it happened in MY family. We are talking about the unsolved murder of Roy and Wanda Campbell. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

In this episode I'm talking about how to identify cybercrime trends, and what can be done to dismantle their platforms. My producers said I was on fire during this recording. Let me know in this comments if you agree! Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

Today's guest is Rory McBride - he's a prosecutor for Berrien County in Southwest Michigan, and is here to discuss his product that utilizes AI to look for evidence in the phone calls prisoners make at jail. Learn more about WireTap: https://www.wiretaptech.com/ Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw&t=3s Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg #ai #prisonerphonecalls #prison

On this episode I'm talking to my friend Matthew Cox. He's been called “one of the most prolific mortgage fraud con artists of all time”. After taking the banks for $55 Million, he served 13 years in federal prison, and now is a true crime author and runs the popular YouTube channel - Inside True Crime @InsideTrueCrime Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com description

On today's show I sit down with a a former juvenile offender convicted of 2nd degree murder turned paralegal who has recently written a bill to give juvenile offenders the right to have their cases reviewed. In this true crime story - Richard Midkiff was sentenced to 38 years in prison for felony murder, related to a 1996 robbery and murder. He was only driving the getaway car. Richard is now the President and CEO of RSMC, a paralegal consultancy company specializing in appellate, post-conviction matters, prison reform and re-entry. He applied his legal skills to his own case and obtained a ruling that released him 15 years earlier than his original sentence. However an egregious decision in 2020 from the Florida appellate court nearly sent back to prison. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

This week I'll be outlining ways you can protect yourself from the various holiday scams and credit card fraud plaguing online shopping this year. I'll also be joined by a special guest - Reddit User "4K" who is sharing a cautionary tale of how he was scammed when selling his watch through Chrono24.

Professor David Maimom visits the Criminal Thoughts Show this week. Two people who understand cybercrime as few others do sit down to talk about the criminals, the good guys, and much much more.

Tune in to my very first episode of Criminal Thoughts.