So is it any surprise that he'd be targeted?
If there aren't security firms that handle stuff like that, isn't that quite the market opportunity? From what I know, one would start with an iPhone. And then tweak for known fails. Buy the various hacking services/systems, and test against them. Not cheap, I know. And not easily doable without connections. But hey, better safe than sorry.
(Reading might do 99% of work though)
I disagree with the assertion that reading gets the job done. He was using signal. He read something about encrypted messaging.
When the feds came calling it wasn’t enough. You need highly specialized skills.
He's a braggart and not a great businessman considering the head-start he had, IMO, but that is irrelevant. Whether he has $3 billion or $10 Billion, he's still super rich, private jet rich for life. Even his children can sit by a beach house or two and live like kings for the rest of their lives.
>>I disagree with the assertion that reading gets the job done. He was using signal. He read something about encrypted messaging.
Signal message: "Joe, I'm sending a message so open Whatsapp and let me know when you're online...."
"OK, time to kill Jimmy. The rest of the money will be there tomorrow."
Delete it after it's read and...
Mine suggests that until very recently working as a personal lawyer for a reality star & planning for the “normal” security concerns therein wouldn’t be something high end firms would do (nor things lawyers would ask for) as a matter of course.
Remember by the time the feds come knocking it’s too late.