All those new online devices are a treasure trove of data if you're a "person of interest" to the spy community. Once upon a time spies had to place a bug in your chandelier to hear your conversation. With the rise of the "smart home," you'd be sending tagged, geolocated data that a spy agency can intercept in real time when you use the lighting app on your phone to adjust your living room's ambiance.
CIA Chief: We'll Spy On You Through Your Dishwasher
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