British soldier faces court-martial after sextortion following ignored SIM card security order

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A British soldier was repeatedly instructed to secure or lock down his devices before a deployment. He did not follow the directive, including failing to remove his SIM card. He was subsequently targeted in a sextortion scheme in which he was blackmailed. The soldier was later court-martialed over the matter. The case highlights the security risks posed by personal devices and the importance of compliance with operational security rules.

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