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The Pager Attack Was a Deadly Warning About Supply Chains
Sep 23, 2024
Katrina Manson, a Bloomberg cybersecurity reporter, and Peter Martin, a defense and intelligence reporter, unpack the explosive implications of a recent attack on Hezbollah's communication devices in Lebanon. They discuss how supply chain vulnerabilities can lead to national security threats, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced protection against foreign tampering. The conversation also covers U.S.-China supply chain interdependence and innovative strategies like 'friend-shoring' to mitigate risks in military and tech sectors.
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- The Hezbollah pager attack underscores the vulnerabilities of global supply chains and highlights the increasing prevalence of supply chain interference threats.
- Countries like the U.S. and China are exploring strategies like 'friend-shoring' to enhance supply chain security amid growing risks of foreign infiltration.
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Transformation of Communication Devices
Hezbollah's reliance on low-tech communication devices, such as pagers and walkie-talkies, was intended to safeguard against surveillance from adversaries. However, these devices became the target of a coordinated attack that led to multiple explosions, showcasing their vulnerability. The initial findings suggest that explosives may have been incorporated into these devices during manufacturing or shipment. The ongoing investigation into how these explosives were inserted highlights significant challenges in identifying supply chain tampering.
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