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A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Are Phones and Smart Speakers Listening to You? Cox Media Group Claims They Can | Cord Cutters News (cordcuttersnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Right, I suppose cybersecurity isn’t so different than physical security in that way. Someone who really wants to get to you always can (read: why there are so many burner phones at def con).

But for the average person, who uses consumer grade deadbolts in their home and doesn’t hire a private detail when they travel, does an iPhone fit within their acceptable risk threshold? Probably.