The Brett Johnson Show

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.

Brett takes action. A local church in Alabama is under scrutiny after allegations surface within the youth ministry about an inappropriate relationship between a 28 year old man and a 15 year old girl. When covering up or looking the other way happens, it's almost always about prioritizing money over safety and security. Can we not be better than we have been? Can we not start to call out the wrongdoing of what's going on? Can we not start to look out for people who cannot protect themselves? It's not a huge ask, but it requires action. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

We're talking about the Bible and whether one should read it figuratively or literally! Are people born with sin or are we inherently good when we come into this world? These topics and more religious stories are discussed in this episode as Brett continues to dive deeper into religion by asking questions to discover his own faith. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

Eddie Miro joins Brett to talk about his criminal past and his new book, Outlaw Summer, Cyber Dreams: A Hacker's Journey Through Crime And Redemption. Eddie shares his extraordinary journey from a life of crime to a respected cybersecurity professional. His story begins with a family history steeped in outlaw culture, organized crime, and follows his path of transformation and redemption. Over the past two decades, he has reinvented myself, leaving behind a criminal past to become an educator, communicator, and ethical social engineer. Eddie's transition to cybersecurity was a natural progression, with his checkered background, providing him with a unique perspective and invaluable real-world experience as a former threat actor. Eddie's Book on Amazon for $10: https://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Summer-... Please LIKE this episode and SUBSCRIBE! Just PUSH IT! ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram:   / thebrettjohnsonshow   ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook:   / the-brett-johnson-show-100086202897738   ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast:    / @criminalthoughtspodcast   ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman:    • Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercr...   Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast:    • Dr. Peterson Interviews Former U.S. M...   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.

Instant gratification can be a poison that tarnishes the well. Brett spent many years chasing instant gratification by breaking the law because he wanted money quickly and easily. Brett has served his time for his crimes and has an important message to share: If you're looking to be successful in life, it's not going to happen overnight. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

Brett brings on Jake Newfield to talk about his new YouTube show, For the Sake of Argument. We learn a bit about Jake's story and his views on life, religion, politics, and the emotional understanding we desperately need in this world as we as humans pursue truth. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram:   / thebrettjohnsonshow   ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook:   / the-brett-johnson-show-100086202897738   ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast:    / @criminalthoughtspodcast   ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.com/gollumfun Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman:    • Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercr...   Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast:    • Dr. Peterson Interviews Former U.S. M...   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.

Monroe Meyers joins Brett once again to talk about life on the other side of crime. Now as a productive member of society, Monroe leads a life of faith, love, and puppies. 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 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.

What do powerful leaders all have in common and why are they so successful? How do they pursue their goals? Brett breaks down the power behind a mind hack that has the potential to alter the course of one's life. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

Brett shares his most recent visit to a church after enduring a traumatizing childhood where religion had been weaponized against him. He underscores the search for truth in a decaying society, resurrecting his own faith in humanity. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

How did cryptocurrency get it's start? Why is crypto so valuable today? Who REALLY controls the crypto markets? Brett explains it all and even dabbles in a crypto exchange. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Brett-Johnson-Show-100086202897738/ ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@criminalthoughtspodcast ► Brett's Twitter: https://www.x.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 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.

This episode is full of emotion, starting with my rants and ending with a story from my past. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On this episode I'm talking with Tom Harper about his faith and my problems with my own. Tom is an author and publisher of BiblicalLeadership.com , as well as the executive chairman of Networld Media Group. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

I'm sharing the surprising experience I recently had with the psychedelic drug DMT. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

I'm reading and responding to YOUR emails and DM's on today's episode of The Brett Johnson Show! 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

This episode is all about me! Learn all the ups and downs of having a penile implant from the "Godfather of Cybercrime". 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com +

On today's show we are going to be talking to Craig Stanland .He's a former felon and has turned his life around after finding his value in prison. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On today's show we are going to be talking to Anthony V. Edwards. He's a futurist, an author, and a digital marketing consultant. We discuss how his company Verity7 is providing individuals, organizations, and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat disinformation effectively. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

Reflections from my recent interview and experience on the Jordan Peterson Show Watch the Jordan Peterson Show Interview: The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306    • Dr. Peterson Interviews Former U.S. M...   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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On today's show we are going to be talking to Steve from a website called ScamKillers.org. A self-appointed “High Tech Priest” he spends his days killing all of the scam sites on the Internet. See his work @ScamJam01http://www.scamkillers.org ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

description 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. 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. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

On this episode of The Brett Johnson Show I'm learning how to survive when SHTF from none other than Chris Weatherman aka ANGERY AMERICAN @angery-american ABOUT Chris Weatherman Chris Weatherman, also known as ANGERY AMERICAN, is the author of 23 published works (and counting), including USA Today Best Sellers Forsaking Home and Resurrecting Home. His books include the Survivalist Series—a sensational hit that began with the Book 1, Going Home—and has now sold more than one million copies worldwide. Learn more about Chris at: https://angeryamerican.com/ iption

On this episode of The Brett Johnson Show I'll be sharing with you the magic that is Paul Newton @PaulNewtonMagic We deep dive into the topic of social engineering, and discuss how easy it is to manipulate and trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information. ABOUT PAUL NEWTON Paul Newton, under the brand MentalTheft has become the biggest voice for bridging the gap between cybersecurity experts and the average person. As a charismatic and exciting entertainer, Paul wow's and captivates audiences, all whilst educating them on the issues of scams, theft and cyber security. Learn more about Paul at: https://mentaltheft.co.uk/ Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

Greg has a diverse 25-year background in Information Security, with a range of engaging stories and insightful perspectives from his career: A former teenage hacker that achieved notoriety by breaking into a nuclear weapons facility, an undercover FBI & DoD operative, a cutting edge technical consultant, a business-minded CISO building Information security programs for startups and Fortune 500's alike, an author, and an international speaker. Greg visits The Brett Johnson Show to discuss proper Infosec and more. Contact Greg: https://gregvandergaast.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvandergaast/ Email: info@gregvandergaast.com

Where is the Internet going? What will it look like as it evolves? Welcome to Web3. Devon James is the co-founder and Director of Technology for the Web3 Working Group, and Chief Technology Officer at Alexandria Labs. Devon is also the co-inventor of the Open Index Protocol, founder of the Blockchain Technology Group, and previously served as the CEO of Happy Owl Studios. Prior to his time in tech, Devon served in the USMC Infantry from 2001-2008. Devon visits The Brett Johnson Show to explain and discuss Web3. More about Devon and the Web3 Working Group: Web3 Working Group: https://www.web3wg.org/ The Web3 Working Group YT/Weekly Live Show: https://www.youtube.com/@web3wg/videos Devon's Twitter: @devonrjames Web3 Working Group Twitter: @web3wg

David Z. Morris is a veteran financial and technology journalist. A former staffer at Fortune Magazine and former lead columnist at CoinDesk, David has spent years covering topics ranging from biotechnology, transportation networks, and electric vehicles to global financial frauds, blockchain and crypto payments, and the growing cancer of the Silicon Valley ideology. David visits the Brett Johnson the collapse of FTX and the ongoing Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, who "misplaced" $8billion of customer funds. "Misplaced." Kind of a fancy word for paying Tom Brady, Steph Curry, building FTX Arena, buying tens of millions in real estate, committing fraud, etc., etc. etc.Brett and David discuss SBF, the case, the parents, and Sam's philosophy of "Effective Altruism." You can read more about David Morris at davidzmorris.substack.com or follow him on Twitter at @davidzmorris

Michael Simister is a successful businessman. And here is The Rule: If you have a Product or Service which makes Money? A Cybercriminal can and will make money from the same Product or Service.Welcome to the Crime of Drop Shipping Triangulation Fraud. Cross Platform Style. Someone relists your item under their seller account on a different platform. At a higher price. They sell it. Then they order it from you to deliver to their buyer. Once delivered? Well, they inform your platform that it was never received. So the crook gets the money from the sale, and the crook gets their money back from purchasing it from you.You? You are out the product, the shipping costs, the money wrongly refunded, and the 15% that the platform (Amazon) charges to host your item.And that's just one way this fraud occurs. Michael Simister discusses how his company has been victimized by this fraud. He also discusses his efforts in tracing down the criminals in question .Is that all? No! MIchael discusses the INFORM Act which was instituted to help combat these issues. Michael explains how companies like Walmart handle the INFORM Act. Ineffective? To say the least.How does one stop this type of Fraud? Well, Companies working together might help. But they don't. And they wont. And they are making money from these fraudulent schemes. In Michael's case 15% per sale.Michael Simister sits down to discuss this crime and how it's done with Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal, Brett Johnson

Professor of Practice, Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Justice Consultant. Robert Swenszkowski has an understanding and insight into Justice and Crime that few people on the planet have. Robert sits down with Former US Most Wanted Brett Johnson to discuss.

Former US Most Wanted Brett Johnson speaks on the Death of his Father, Ray Johnson. From a Good Son, to a Veteran, to a Husband, Father, and ending as A Good Man, Brett discusses the life and Death of his Dad.

A Prison Politics Episode. Meet Michael Piper. Tattoo Artist. An exceptional Tattoo Artist. Michael served 12 years in prison. Its where he honed his craft. Brett Johnson sat down with the American Ink$lingler to talk about serving time, being a tattoo artist, turning his life around, raising children, and being a man and role model in today's world. Michael Piper has also authored a book, American Ink$linger, available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and elsewhere. The book showcases Michaels development as an artist from his early days in prison to his current work in the Free World. It is fantastic.

Major/ Commander George Perera has been a Police Officer almost as long as Brett Johnson has been a Criminal. George sits down with Brett to discuss Cybercrime, Fraud, Telegram, A.I., Street Gangs entering Cybercrime, and much more on this episode.

Matt Cox from Inside True Crime, Hollywood Wade from Crime and Entertainment, and Brett Johnson from The Brett Johnson Show roundtable to discuss their respective shows and talk life. Matt Cox Inside True Crime youtube.com/channel/UCCisCBXZUefG7DRKwHs34jA Hollywood Wade Crime & Entertainment https://www.youtube.com/@crimeentertainment9303/about

David Seymour visits The Brett Johnson Show in this Prison Politics Episode. David discusses his time in Florida Prison, his crime, problems with addiction, and how he is turning his life around. Also discussed? The effects of Meth, what Ghost Dope is, working in the Texas Oil Fields, and becoming a Sports Broadcaster. Did we mention that David recently started his own Sports YouTube Channel? Subscribe! https://youtu.be/CHWJ0aqC4vQ?si=dOrScYGpkG6H03Wl

Telegram is the Wild West of Cybercrime. Anything and everything is listed for sale to any criminals interested? Stolen Cars? Skimmers? US Most Wanted Cybercriminal Brett Johnson discusses whether some of these things are actually real.

Paul Eckloff was a United States Secret Service Agent for 23 years. 10 of those years were spent protecting the most important people on the planet. Before that? Paul was a High School Teacher. Today? Paul works with Lexis/Nexis Risk Solutions--one of the top Information and Security Companies on the Planet. Paul visits The Brett Johnson Show to discuss crime, the History of The USSS, and much more. #cybercrime #cybersecurity #secretservice #lexisnexis #crime #lifeadvice

Criminals don't change their criminal behavior unless something forces them to change that behavior. Brett Johnson talks with Justin Rains in a conversation which reveals that sometimes that "Something" can be very tragic.

Jordan Woolum visits The Brett Johnson Show to discuss Brett's Hometown,. Hazard, KY. Find out what life is like in Appalachia.00:21 Brett Gives Background on Hazard22:07 Jordan Wollum1:07:52 Brett Closes the Show

Want to know why you cant get Taylor Swift tickets unless you buy them from resellers? Or why you can't get the really good Nike Shoes from Nike's Website? Andrew tells you. Want to know how Ai will change your life? Or how Ai will benefit criminal activity? Andrew Tells you. Want to understand security? Want a fresh, open, honest perspective on things? How can you go from Zero to over $1million in 9 months? Listen to Andrew. Andrew has been writing software since he was 10 years old. His resume? Solid. Viglink, Strava, comma.ai, himself. He's on the cutting edge.

Monroe Meyers is turning his life around. After serving prison time in Louisiana State Prisons, Monroe is out. Former US Most Wanted, Brett Johnson, sits down and talks to Monroe about the prison experience, the difficulties of change, and how life is overall. Sound like a heavy conversation? Its actually a lot of fun.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. #15: Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places. The ShadowCrew is busted. You've heard the tale. But what was going on in my personal life while I was The Original Internet Godfather? Nothing good. Like a bad country song my wife leaves, I get all depressed, start drinking, frequenting strip clubs, and breaking the law. Too bad "Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places" is already a country song.

Just Do The Right Damn Thing. That's how Brett Johnson closes every show. But doing the right thing can have consequences. Meet Former US Marshal Robert Ledogar. A man who made his life about doing the Right Thing every day. When a fellow US Marshal is sexually harassed by other Us Marshals, Ledogar steps in to protect her and does his duty. For that he paid a price. Former US Marshal visits The Brett Johnson Show to tell his story. Bio: With more than 30 years of military and federal law enforcement experience, Robert Ledogar served in the U.S. Navy and Desert Storm, a Master-at-Arms Petty Officer - Military Police Investigator and Instructor. He established himself as a values-based leader, centered on integrity, compassion, community, and respect. As a former Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, reporting to the presidential-appointed U.S. Marshal and Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Ledogar managed missions for the Eastern District of New York, the eighth largest district in the nation. He was directly involved in enforcement, criminal investigations, judiciary and dignitary protection, fugitive apprehension, and prisoner security and handling. Supervising the most diversified unit of men and women and being part of the nation's largest fugitive task force. He currently resides in Florida with his wife Roseanne. Talking Points: --Military service career - served honorably on active duty for 7 years, stationed in a combat action zone for Operation Desert Storm, receiving the Navy Achievement medal with Gold Star, Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Asia Kuwait Liberation Medal and numerous awards. --Federal law enforcement career - serving 24 years and 10 months in E/NY as a Deputy and then a Supervisor, arresting a USMS Top 15 Andre Neverson, wanted for the murder of his sister & girlfriend, part of the investigations, extradition and trial of El Chapo, receiving the Investigator of the Year award for the arrest of ponzi scammer Thomas Qualls, along with numerous awards and achievements. Being one of the top Supervisor's in E/NY, guiding his subordinates into successful careers. --Standing up for subordinate - confronted with the reality of sexual harassment, bulling and assault to a gay female subordinate, confronting the federal and local officers and reporting the matters to management; telling the truth to become a target of retaliation and betrayal from agency leadership, the collusion of lies and false reports of criminal activity, to the threats against family and personal property. --Fallout for upholding your oath as a SDUSM - labeled as a target and subject of criminal internal investigations for 5 years, denied promotions, special assignments, enduring fear and stress, financial debt, poor physical appearance, unhealthy living, lack of sleep and the stress upon Wife and family members. --Life after/Book - learning to trust people again, asking for help, not giving up and helping others. Using the government against the government to retire with my 32 years of service and appealing the decision of my termination, for my USMS retirement, back-pay and legal expenses. Working for a organization as a Security Consultant. Finding peace in telling my story, putting everything into a book. If you wish to contact Mr. Ledogar https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ledogar-276277146/

Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal Brett Johnson gives insight and advice to an individual scared of going back to crime. The thing is? Brett Johnson doesn't pull any punches.

Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal Brett Johnson talks to Former Felons Kelly Ann and Michael Wunsch about their Life, Prison Experience. and lessons Learned.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. #14: Thomas O"Malley--Recapping my Cybercrime years with a Former Federal Prosecutor Former Federal Prosecutor Thomas O"Malley was kind of enough to Appear on this Episode of AnglerPhish. I speak to Thomas about his impressive career and what he is doing now with Frozen PII, before we recap my life of crime before the Secret Service arrests me.

Brad Gorka, Information Security Leader. That's a nice way of saying that Brad knows Security. He's worked with some of the largest companies on the planet across a variety of industries and knows cybersecurity as few do. Brad Gorka sits down with Brett Johnson to talk Security.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. Part 13--A Rouge's Gallery. From the Original Internet Godfather, to the largest credit card thief in history, to the Quadriga scandal and a missing $235 million in cryptocurrency Shadowcrew and Company featured a Who's Who of the top cybercriminals on the planet. Episode 13: A Rogue's Gallery looks at some of their stories.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. Part 12: Know When to Hold 'em, Know When to Fold 'em I narrowly evade arrest as law enforcement swarms a drop address and the noose continues to tighten as my Second-in-Charge, Kim Taylor, gets arrested, David Thomas becomes a snitch, Script turns stupid, and I realize it's my neck the rope is around. Exit, Stage Left.

Brett Johnson discusses one of the key ways he has been able to turn his life around: CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Your Thoughts determine your Emotions. Your Emotions determine your Actions. If you change the way you think about things, your actions will change. This applies to criminal acivity, relationships, addictions, and more.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. Part 11: Black Cats, Bullsh*t Booksellers, and Busted Members $40,000 a day from ATMs, Hacking Paris Hilton, intercepting Secret Service text messages, Albert Gonzalez gets busted wearing a wig, and my second in charge--MacGyver? Turns out he wasn't a fraudster, but he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express one night.

The great Marc Quibell visits The Brett Johnson Show for a chat. Marc Quibell is a cybersecurity blue team expert with over 30 years of professional IT experience. In addition to being an Infosec Skills author, he's a consultant and security architect with a Bachelors of Science in Technology Information Management from Upper Iowa University and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Systems Networking from Texas State Technical College in Waco. Marc has been CISSP certified since 2009 and was previously CCNA, MCSE and CRISC certified. Marc is a fantastic individual.

Running Tests on the new show I'm working on--Prison Politics. Before it goes live on its own? We are going to work out the kinks on The Brett Johnson Show. So consider this a Test. or a Pilot Episode. Or, better yet, a Test Pilot. On this test, we sit down and talk to former felon, Tom Hughes. Tom Hughes. At one time or another Tom has been an accountant, a banker, a manager for touring musicians, and a small business CFO. He's consulted with small companies that couldn't keep up with their growth, and He's consulted with small businesses who had to reorganize to stay alive. And he's done some miserable things, including going to prison for fraud. Twice.

In addition to the weekly show, we are also uploading the first 28 episodes of The AnglerPhish Podcast--The Brett Johnson Story. Brett sits down with family, friends, and professional associates to discuss his criminal career and turning his life around. Part 10: The Day the Laughter Died. Looking back at large sections of my life I either have to laugh or cry. I choose laughter. I recently received a letter from a friend who was able to see easily see through that laughter. In this episode I stop laughing long enough to look at my life, some of the damage done, and what I hope to achieve. We end talking a bit more about the ShadowCrew story and CarderPlanet. Kenn Joins.