WikiLeaks also claims that the CIA worked with U.K. intelligence officials to turn microphones in Samsung smart TVs into listening devices. (Source: AP) WikiLeaks also claims that the CIA worked with U.K. intelligence officials to turn microphones in Samsung smart TVs into listening devices. Documents released by WikiLeaks allege a CIA surveillance program that targets everyday gadgets ranging from smart TVs to smartphones to cars. Instead, WikiLeaks claims, the CIA held on to the knowledge in order to conduct a variety of attacks. But WikiLeaks claims that a CIA hack makes the target TV appear to be off when it’s actually on – and listening.

Source: Indian Express March 08, 2017 05:03 UTC