A series of explosions involving hundreds of pagers belonging to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has resulted in at least nine deaths and 2,750 injuries in Lebanon. Pagers, which are small communication devices that display text messages relayed through radio waves, were simultaneously detonated in an hour-long period. Hezbollah has accused Israel of carrying out the attack, pointing to escalating tensions and a history of conflict between the two groups. Some experts speculate that the pagers may have been hacked or tampered with, causing them to explode. The use of pagers, which are harder to monitor compared to mobile phones, suggests a deliberate targeting of Hezbollah operatives. The explosions have raised concerns about the potential for cyberattacks and the manipulation of technology for destructive purposes. While investigations are ongoing, the incident highlights the vulnerability of communication devices to malicious interference and the need for heightened security measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.
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