What The Latest CIA Leaks Mean To US Citizens Like You

The second reason that makes us less concerned about our privacy is that it’s highly unlikely that the CIA would waste such important tools and resources on finding out what girls gossip about on the phone.

As global vice president of the EastWest Institute Bruce McConnell says, ‘It’s probable that they’re reserved for use with high value targets.’

A real reason of concern, though, is that WikiLeaks also found that CIA discovered lots of security weaknesses in tech products that most of us use daily. Here are some examples of what the agency has come to find:

Smart TVs – When the device is turned off, it’s actually a ‘fake off’ mode. This means that it could be used to record conversation and send them via hackers’ servers.

Smartphones – Needless to say, hacking a phone (especially when it’s connected to the internet) isn’t that big of a deal for a skilled hacker. One can find your location, record conversations, read texts and view your photos.

Car Control Systems – Hackers can take control of your vehicle using its self driving capability.