The Godfather of the Dark Web

Published: Sept. 7, 2018, 4:01 a.m.

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Deep within the internet is the dark web, a space where criminals can anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and private information. Known as the \\u201coriginal internet godfather,\\u201d Brett Johnson created one of the dark web\\u2019s first online stores where criminals bought stolen credit cards, Social Security numbers, drugs and guns. After serving seven years in prison, Brett turned his back on criminal enterprise and became a consultant for the Secret Service. Brett walks us through how he became a con man, why he changed his ways and how you can protect yourself from cybercriminals.

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