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Hoax bomb threats, though disruptive, are rarely random. They can test emergency responses, identify vulnerabilities, or simply cause chaos and fear. Sometimes, they are a 'dry run' to see how quickly and effectively authorities react, potentially paving the way for a more serious incident later. This helps explain why cyber specialists are involved.
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