The attacks in Lebanon required getting deep into the supply chain, which is difficult to do. But the sabotage contributes to a sense of vulnerability that ordinary devices can become a source of danger.
Tag: Wireless Communications
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire After Pager and Walkie-Talkie Attacks
Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon caused injuries, Israel’s public broadcaster reported. The Israeli military said it had struck several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.
How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers
The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah devices that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.
Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports
The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.
Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon
“The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.
What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon
Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.
Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force
Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.
The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves
Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note.
The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves
Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note.
A New Satellite Outshines Some of the Brightest Stars in the Sky
Astronomers warn that BlueWalker 3, a test spacecraft with a large array of antennas, could be the first of many larger satellites in low-Earth orbit that interfere with astronomical observations.