The Brett Johnson Show

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#71 AnglerPhish Flashback, Part 10. The Brett Johnson Show. Jul 06, 2023

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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.

#70 AnglerPhish Flashback, Part 9. The Brett Johnson Show. Jun 20, 2023

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Part 9: The Russians are Coming!

Not really the Russians, but the Ukrainians. Meet Script, Dmitry Golubov, the Father of Modern Credit Card Theft and CarderPlanet. Also learn how criminals learn to trust each other and what makes organized cybercrime so successful for criminals and so difficult for law enforcement to stop. All this and more tales of Brett Johnson's criminals exploits.

#69 AnglerPhish Flashback, Part 8. The Brett Johnson Show Jun 13, 2023

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#8: Growing Pains-- From Ebay Fraud to Credit Theft to Tax Return Identity Theft

This episode opens with a walk-through of how Brett Johnson stole $160,000 a week at the height of his criminal career. Getting to that point took some time, though. From eBay and Paypal fraud to partnering with the Ukrainians and becoming a global crime network. The Shadowcrew Story Continues....

#68 A Concerned Citizen Visits The Brett Johnson Show. Jun 08, 2023

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A Concerned Citizen Visits. This "Concerned Citizen"? Well--he also happens to work in Threat Intel. Brett and he sit down for a talk you do not want to miss.

Note--there are no Time Stamps this Episode. This is simple a conversation between two Cyber Peeps.

#67 AnglerPhish Flashback, Part 7. The Brett Johnson Show. Jun 06, 2023

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Part 7. First Principles

Even the Original Internet Godfather had to start his cybercrime career somewhere. In the episode, Brett "GOllumfun" Johnson details his entry into online crime along with a very important first lesson. joining the Conversation? Brett next door neighbor, Kenn.

#66 A Layered Approach to Security. The Brett Johnson Show Jun 01, 2023

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Former US Most Wanted Cybercrook turned Good Guy, Brett Johnson, discusses why layering security tools is the the proper way to secure your business and your personal life. Also Viewer Mail

00:34 Criminals learning Published Fraudster Tactics

06:20 Jonathan and Depression

11:23 Tor and DDOS

23:29 That hacked Roadsign

27:30 Main Show Layered Approach

52:25 Consumers Layered Approach

#65 AnglerPhish Flashback, Parts 5 and 6. The Brett Johnson Show. May 30, 2023

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Part 5 "My Crimes" Time Start 01:11

Shoplifting, scams, assault, and more. The Original Internet Godfather catalogs his first crimes and talks about the his victims.

Part 6 "Getting Away" Time Start 46:39

Brett and his sister, Denise, talk about getting out of a horrible situation.

#64 Anglerphish Flashback, Parts 3 and 4. The Brett Johnson Show. May 25, 2023

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Parts 3 and 4 re-broadcast here:

Part 3: Lions and Tigers and Mom! Part 2

Brett and his sister, Denise, discuss the how there mother chose to abuse them instead of love them.

Part 4: My Father, The Enabler (Start Time 33:13)

Brett and Denise discuss their father, Ray Johnson. A man who would do anything for love, including breaking the law.

#63 Ideology, Insiders, and F'n Idiots. The Brett Johnson Show. May 23, 2023

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What happens when both Ukrainian and Russian Governments give Cybercriminals a reason to attack? What happens when Insiders and Companies start looking for Cybercriminals? And how easy is it for law enforcement to catch the idiots out there? Former US Most Wanted Brett Johnson discusses.

Plus, Brett gives advice and a bit of a wake up call to Ryan in viewer mail.

Time Stamps:

00:23 Show Breakdown

02:08 Viewer Mail RYAN

25:04 Main Show

26:00 Ideology

51:09 Insiders

1:09:43 F'n Idiots

#62 AnglerPhish Flashback, Parts 1 and 2. Brett Johnson Show. May 16, 2023

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Parts 1 and 2 re-broadcast here:

Part 1: The Run Meet Brett Johnson, on the run from federal authorities after screwing over the United States Secret Service for a year. He's got 16 and 1/2 pounds of cash, a road atlas, and not much of a plan.

Part 2: (Start Time 22:57) Lions and Tigers and Mommy, Oh My!Brett travels back to those not-so-sweet childhood years with his sister Denise to talk about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Mom.

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