• Something Burger 🍔@jlai.lu
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    3 hours ago

    stolen devices are being sold in China for up to £4,000 each, given they are internet-enabled and more attractive for those trying to bypass censorship

    I’m guessing buyers specifically want non-Chinese devices, and stealing from individuals is easier than from a factory.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      57 minutes ago

      Seems like something you could accomplish with jailbreaking. Or perhaps a bit of soddering.

      These devices aren’t magic. Stealing and shipping phones at this scale halfway around the world seems inefficient to say the least.

      But I guess organized criminals and their clients aren’t always that smart.