From Insider.
Brett Johnson is a reformed internet fraudster who stole more than $1 million through stolen credit cards, counterfeit documents, and phishing schemes.
Johnson cofounded ShadowCrew, one of the first major cybercrime forums, where stolen credit card numbers and hacking techniques were traded among criminals. He was placed on the US Secret Service’s most-wanted list in 2004.
After his arrest in 2005, he served eight and a half years total in prison. Johnson talks to Business Insider about the mechanics and tactics of cybercrime and credit card theft. He also discusses methods of identity fraud, dark web transactions and payment methods, and cybersecurity advice.
Johnson talks to Business Insider about the mechanics of cybercrime and credit card theft. He also discusses identity fraud, dark web transactions and payment methods, and shares cybersecurity advice.
Since his release, Johnson renounced crime and became a cybersecurity consultant and speaker, educating businesses and law enforcement about the dangers of online fraud.
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00:00 – Intro
00:29 – Dark Web
02:11 – The Sellers
04:01 – Stolen Credit Cards
07:40 – The Money
08:41 – ShadowCrew
10:52 – The Threats
12:41 – The Moles
16:50 – The Arrest
19:21 – The Sting
23:38 – On the Run
26:21 – Prison
27:58 – The Aftermath
30:55 – The Future
36:09 – The Backstory
38:53 – Credits
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