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Ecuadorian Journalists Targeted by Exploding USB Drives

A journalist from an Ecuadorian news agency received a USB thumb drive loaded with military-grade explosives.according to Associated Press, at least five booby-trapped USB flash drives were sent to journalists across Ecuador. Thankfully, only one device actually exploded and no one was injured. The suspect was detained for questioning.

Lenin ArtiedaA journalist from the Ecuavisa news organization was the unfortunate recipient of a USB flash drive that actually exploded. Artieda opened the envelope Monday morning and pulled out a nondescript USB drive. He plugged it into his computer and it exploded, destroying his PC.

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