WikiLeaks: CIA's Dumbo project can hack webcams and corrupt recordings

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By Mark Wycislik-WilsonAug 4, 2017, 7:28 am99 pts
WikiLeaks has published the latest installment of its cache of CIA documentation known as Vault 7. This time around we learn about Project Dumbo, a hacking tool which allows for the control of webcams and microphones. Wired, Bluetooth and wireless devices can all be detected by Dumbo. In addition to this, Dumbo…

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