Article 2F2GF Smartphones, PCs and TVs: the everyday devices targeted by the CIA

Smartphones, PCs and TVs: the everyday devices targeted by the CIA

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Alex Hern
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Documents published by WikiLeaks reveal extent of intelligence agency's capability for targeting the public

The trove of information on alleged CIA hacking tools released by Julian Assange's WikiLeaks organisation, which reveals that the agency maintains the capability to hack consumer devices, will raise many questions for users and technology companies alike.

Everyday consumer devices including smartphones running iOS and Android operating systems, Windows and Mac computers, and even smart TVs made by manufacturers such as Samsung have all been targeted by the CIA.

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