Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager
Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren’t likely to be weaponized the same way.
How did pagers explode in Lebanon and why was Hezbollah using them? Here’s what we know
Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up nearly simultaneously in an attack that tops a series of covert assassinations and cyber-attacks in the region.
Hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon injuring thousands
The blasts took place in several suburbs of Beirut, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The cause of the explosions was not clear.
Hezbollah is hit by a wave of exploding pagers that killed at least 9 people and injured thousands
Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people — including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a young girl.
Pagers Explode in Lebanon, Injuring Hundreds of Members of Hezbollah
The 1980s-style telecommunications device is popular with militants and criminals because of its perceived safety and security.
Taiwan and Bulgaria deny links to exploding pagers in Lebanon
By Ben Blanchard and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) -Authorities in Taiwan and Bulgaria on Friday denied involvement in the supply chain of thousands of pagers that detonated on Tuesday in Lebanon in a deadly blow to Hezbollah.
Did exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon violate international law?
The series of explosions that rocked Lebanon this week, killing dozens and wounding thousands, has prompted debate among legal experts on international humanitarian law.
Can phones be rigged to explode like the pagers in Lebanon? Experts say it's possible — but unlikely
Given the deadly explosions of pagers owned by members of Hezbollah this week, many smartphone users are asking if their devices could also be remotely set to explode. While it's technically possible,
Pagers explosions in Lebanon spark fears of compromised devices: Are smartphones next?
Lebanon is reeling from unprecedented attacks targeting Hezbollah's communication devices. Explosions caused pagers and walkie-talkies used by the militant group to detonate, resulting in numerous casualties.
Exploding pagers in Lebanon struck many people in the face — causing severe injuries
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Elias Warrak, an ophthalmologist who has treated blast victims in and around Beirut following a series of deadly explosions of handheld devices across Lebanon.
Pagers used in Lebanon attack manually rigged with explosives, expert says
The explosion of pagers in Hezbollah networks across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday has caused a furor in the international community. This was followed by reports of explosions in walkie-talkies, radios,
Shock moment shopper with ‘Hezbollah pager’ is blasted by Israeli bomb hidden in gadget sending shop assistant fleeing
THIS is the shocking moment a suspected Hezbollah pager packed with an Israeli bomb detonates inside a shop in Lebanon – ...
Doctors and first responders are among those who still use pagers
Electronic pagers that were popular status symbols in the 1990s are used for communication precisely because they are old ...
How Did Thousands of Pagers Used by Hezbollah Explode at the Same Time?
The unprecedented attack, followed by explosions of walkie-talkies, comes after Israeli officials warned about escalating ...
Hezbollah fighters killed, thousands hurt as pagers explode
STORY: Security camera footage of a market in Beirut captures this moment on Tuesday ().Something explodes seemingly from ...
More than 1,000 injured after pagers simultaneously explode in their pocket
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
CCTV captures Beirut explosion as pagers detonate across Lebanon
A man was left moaning in pain after a handheld device appeared to explode in his trouser pocket while he was shopping for groceries in the Lebanese capital. With dozens of people wounded in similar ...
Israel on alert for Hezbollah retaliation over pager attacks
Hezbollah has accused Israel of being behind an exploding pager attack which injured more than 1,000 people, including ...
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Which countries still use pagers and why?
Thousands of pagers used by members of the Lebanon-based terrorist group Hezbollah exploded on September 17, killing nine ...