Why You Don't Need to Worry About Your Phone Exploding: Debunking The Exploding Pager Incident
Shared Security Podcast
In Episode 347, we discuss the recent alarming incidents involving exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, which resulted in multiple casualties. We clarify why this is not a cyber attack and should not cause widespread panic about personal device safety. Additionally, we cover Instagram's new policies to default teen accounts to private and the implications for parental control and teen safety on social media.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:08 Exploding Pagers: A New Supply Chain Threat? 02:10 Debunking the Cyber Attack Myth 03:14 Supply Chain Attack Analysis 06:05 Targeted Attacks and Their Implications 13:57 Instagram's New Privacy Measures for Teens 16:04 Concerns and Criticisms of Instagram's Changes 21:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Show notes and links mentioned during the episode: https://sharedsecurity.net/2024/09/23/supply-chain-sabotage-the-exploding-pager-incident-instagrams-new-teen-privacy-measures/
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