Who needs the NSA? Your dishwasher is already watching every move you make
Modern smart home appliances create significant privacy risks by acting as potential surveillance points. Even without active internet usage, connected devices can be exploited by government agencies or hackers to monitor personal behavior.
Why it matters
As the Internet of Things expands, the surface area for privacy breaches and unauthorized surveillance grows, challenging the security of the modern home.
In the aftermath of Edward Snowden’s disclosures about alleged surveillance programs by the National Security Agency, it’s tempting to undertake a wholesale rethink of your online behavior, get a burner phone and install new e-mail tools, or just cut…
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