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Remotely Exploding Pagers

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Feed Name: Schneier on Security

Date Published: 2024-09-17

Date Updated: 2026-04-19

Author: Bruce Schneier

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A blog post recounts simultaneous detonations of pagers—and later radios—linked to Hezbollah, initially exploring possibilities such as remote triggering, firmware compromise, or battery failure, but subsequent media updates suggest a coordinated physical supply chain attack; the author highlights significant casualties, references multiple news sources, and urges focusing on technical security implications while avoiding political discussion.

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