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 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. For more: Read "Reformed hacker who made millions stealing identities warns of 3 rising cyber threats — and how to stay safe": 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 ------------------------------------------------------ #cybercrime #creditcard #identitytheft #cybersecurity #cybercrime #cybercriminals #HowCrimeWorks MORE HOW CRIME WORKS VIDEOS: How Illegal Sports Betting Actually Works How Drug Pilots Actually Work (Medellin Cartel) How Soccer Match-Fixing Actually Works Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider on Facebook: Insider on Instagram: Insider on Twitter: Insider on Snapchat: Insider on TikTok: @insider How Cyber Crime Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider