Brett Johnson

Brett Johnson

Former Most Wanted Cybercriminal | FBI's 'Internet Godfather' Turned Security Expert

Brett Johnson is a Cyber Risk & Resilience speaker who has appeared at 2 events including 2025 Somos Summit and 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, most recently in 2025.

🇺🇸United States2 talks · 2 events

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Brett Johnson went from being the United States' Most Wanted cybercriminal to becoming a pivotal cybersecurity advisor. As the founder of ShadowCrew, he was the architect behind darknet markets that revolutionized online criminal networks.

The United States Secret Service dubbed him 'The Original Internet Godfather' - a title that now serves as a powerful cautionary tale. Today, Johnson transforms his deep insider knowledge into critical insights for organizations seeking to understand and combat sophisticated cyber threats, sharing hard-earned lessons about digital security, criminal psychology, and technological vulnerability.

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What events has Brett spoken at?· 2 appearances · 2 events · 2021 to 2025
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