In a chilling twist of modern warfare, pagers — relics of the pre-smartphone era — became instruments of terror in Lebanon this week. Over 30 people were killed and nearly 3,000 injured as remotely detonated devices exploded across the country. 🚨 The blasts sent shockwaves through the Middle East and raised urgent questions about how everyday tech can be weaponized.
🔍 How Did This Happen?
Lebanese media outlet MTV Lebanon reported that the pagers were triggered remotely. Analysts cited by the Financial Times suggest two scenarios: either malware caused lithium batteries to overheat, or explosive materials were secretly embedded during manufacturing. Reuters added that a Lebanese security source claims Israel’s intelligence service modified the devices with undetectable explosives, activated by a coded signal.
⚡ Why Pagers?
Pagers, still used by emergency services and certain industries in the region, became easy targets. The attackers exploited their widespread distribution, turning a communication tool into a nationwide threat. Experts warn this could signal a dangerous shift in conflict tactics, blending cyber warfare with physical destruction.
As global leaders debate the ethics of such attacks, one thing is clear: the line between \"old tech\" and \"new dangers\" has never been thinner. 🔥
