Middle East pager attacks ignite fear of supply chain warfare

The covert operation triggered widespread distrust and paranoia of electronic devices across Lebanon, a sign of the wider impact such an attack can have.

“If this pattern continues, it’s not going to be good for consumers. It’s not going to be good for businesses and it’s not going to be good for governments, who cannot possibly screen all these complex supply chains to ensure that they’re secure,” added Vivek Chilukuri, a senior fellow and program director of the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.

The revelation of Israel’s operation against Hezbollah is also casting a harsh spotlight in Washington on the risks that come with relying on hardware and software originating from potential adversaries such as China — the world’s most dominant manufacturer.

Read the full story and more from POLITICO.