British soldier ignored orders to secure SIM card and was blackmailed

British soldier ignored orders to secure SIM card and was blackmailed

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A British soldier was repeatedly instructed to secure his devices before deployment but failed to do so. This oversight led to him being sextorted and subsequently court-martialed. The case highlights the risks of digital security lapses in military operations.

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Originally published by arstechnica