The Hidden Security Risks Behind Technology

On the afternoon of September 17th, explosions rocked the streets, shops, and residential areas of Lebanon, synchronized with the ringing of the AR-924 pagers used by Hezbollah. The next day, a variety of devices used by Hezbollah militants, including ICOM IC-V82 walkie-talkies, smartphones, solar panels, radios, car batteries, and fingerprint readers, also exploded. These two incidents resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 3,200 injuries. The New York Times described the pager explosion in Lebanon as a modern-day "Trojan Horse," while former CIA employee and NSA contractor Edward Snowden suggested on the "X" platform that this incident was more akin to Israel opening the "Pandora's Box" of high-tech.

Snowden commented on the "X" platform regarding the pager explosion in Lebanon, stating that if iPhones came preloaded with explosives, the media would quickly recognize the horrific nature of today's events.

While technological advancements have brought numerous conveniences to human life, the "pager explosion case" in Lebanon has exposed the hidden risks, including the destructive potential of technology itself. And it is already being used for warfare, sometimes in indiscriminate attacks.

Israel's NSO Group, which developed the Pegasus software that sparked global controversy for its ability to remotely infiltrate smartphones and monitor all activities on the device, once again demonstrates that Israel's technological prowess extends beyond innovation to unpredictable offensive and defensive capabilities.

Among the world's top tech companies, many have Jewish founders or executives, such as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google, and Larry Ellison of Oracle. Their influence goes beyond the technical realm to encompass capital, politics, and culture.

The blast in Lebanon hangs a sword of Damocles over each of our heads.

The progress of technology has brought countless conveniences to human life. Smart devices are ubiquitous, helping us optimize daily work, enhance security, and infuse more intelligence into our daily lives. Smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have permeated every corner of society. From healthcare to transportation, energy management to electronic payments, the widespread application of technology has undoubtedly improved our quality of life. Yet, the "pager explosion case" in Lebanon has exposed the hidden risks, namely the inherent destructive power of technology, which is now being used for warfare, sometimes in indiscriminate attacks.

Israel's NSO Group, which developed the Pegasus software that sparked global controversy for its ability to remotely infiltrate smartphones and monitor all activities on the device, once again demonstrates that Israel's technological prowess extends beyond innovation to unpredictable offensive and defensive capabilities.

Among the world's top tech companies, many have Jewish founders or executives, such as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google, and Larry Ellison of Oracle. Their influence goes beyond the technical realm to encompass capital, politics, and culture.

The blast in Lebanon hangs a sword of Damocles over each of our heads, reminding us that while technology offers conveniences, it also harbors potential dangers that we must be cautious of.