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by dns_snek 828 days ago
I'm sorry but that's just a fairytale. Nobody is going to go through a 10 step process that hinges on someone's phone being stolen and returned without their knowledge while successfully pulling off a DDoS attack against one of the most powerful corporations on the planet that's already facing constant cyber threats.

Extremely relevant: https://xkcd.com/538/

They'll just use a 0-day exploit or a $5 wrench.