Israel's Unit 8200 Linked to Deadly Hezbollah Pager Attacks

The cyber warfare unit is under scrutiny following a sophisticated operation that killed 32 and injured thousands in Lebanon.

The attack involved explosives planted in pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah operatives, resulting in 32 deaths and over 3,250 injuries.
Unit 8200, Israel's elite cyber warfare unit, is suspected of developing the technology for the operation, although Israeli officials have not confirmed involvement.
The unit, often compared to the U.S. NSA, is known for its advanced intelligence-gathering and cyber defense capabilities.
Unit 8200 has previously been linked to high-profile operations, including the Stuxnet virus attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and thwarting an ISIS plot in 2018.
The unit has faced criticism for failing to predict Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, leading to the resignation of its commander.