An Ecuadorian journalist experienced a harrowing moment when he plugged in an unknown USB device and it exploded in the newsroom. The incident happened at a media outlet, where the reporter had been sent to investigate some information that was stored on the drive. Unfortunately, what he received was not data but rather a bomb disguised as a USB drive.
The explosion caused panic among those present and resulted in minor injuries to several people who were nearby. Fortunately, no one suffered serious injuries due to quick action taken by staff members who evacuated everyone from the area immediately following the blast.
This is yet another example of how dangerous journalism can be for reporters around the world who often put their lives at risk while trying to uncover important stories or facts about various issues affecting society today. It is also an alarming reminder of how easy it can be for criminals or terrorist groups to use technology such as this type of explosive device against unsuspecting individuals like journalists or other professionals working within sensitive areas such as government offices and military installations worldwide.
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