arstechnica.com/security/2026/11/british-soldier-ignored-order-to-pull-his-sim-card-then-got-blackmailed British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed
British soldier Barton-Kennedy was court-martialed after ignoring an order to remove his SIM card; he reported being blackmailed over nude photos obtained from his phone and initially agreed to pay 100 British pounds. He pleaded guilty, and his sentence appeal was denied in August 2026.