Israeli Security Caps MacBook 3 Times

Lily Sussman’s post-border check MacBook

Shortly after that, she heard three gun shots and was presented with her laptop bearing three new holes. Luckily, the hard drive wasn’t hit, and Israeli officials said they would replace her laptop.

While Ms. Sussman’s experience is unfortunate, it’s also a great reminder to always back up your data before traveling and to be especially careful when traveling to regions with high political tension.

[Thanks to Engadget for the heads up.]

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