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Exploding Pagers - Tod Beardsley - PSW #843

Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)

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Pagers vs. Modern Tracking

This chapter explores the strategic choice of Hezbollah to use pagers over cell phones for secure communications, highlighting the risks of modern tracking technologies. The discussion includes historical incidents of cell phone exploitation, the operational mechanics of pagers, and the ongoing use of this older technology, particularly in healthcare. Additionally, it delves into the technical intricacies of potential explosive risks associated with communication devices and their vulnerabilities.

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