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Uh didn't this just happen with Bezos? Although I heard they targeted a personal phone, I don't think it makes that much difference. Computers are insecure in
by chubot 7y ago
Uh didn't this just happen with Bezos?
Although I heard they targeted a personal phone, I don't think it makes that much difference. Computers are insecure in all sorts of ways, whether it's your own phone or somebody's servers.
In that case they were trying to blackmail him into making some public statement, with pretty high stakes as far as I remember.
Kudos to him for not capitulating!
- diogenescynic 7y agoAnd it appears Jeffrey Epstein may have been using compromising information as blackmail the rich and powerful then laundered the money through a fraudulent hedge fund operation.
- pasquinelli 7y agoThis is a tangent but is that what it appears to be? Some people must really like associating with their blackmailers if that's the case.
- goatinaboat 7y agoMaybe Epstein never actually needed to blackmail anyone? Maybe they were just happy to be sold tickets on the Lolita Express? I’m sure he kept some blackmail material regardless, which will soon be revealed.
- ceejayoz 7y ago> Some people must really like associating with their blackmailers if that's the case. Or their blackmailers require the social engagements and outwardly positive attitude as part of the blackmail.
- luckylion 7y agoIIRC, the brother of Bezos' girlfriend sold the texts to the media. The good old way of getting the goods, just pay somebody close to it ;)
- crucialfelix 7y agoBezos' investigator Gavin De Becker claims that the Saudis hacked the phone. National Enquirer already knew about the affair when they contacted the brother.