Former CIA spy: agency's tools can takeover your phone, TV, and even your car
4 days ago
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- Former CIA officer John Kiriakou reveals the agency's surveillance capabilities, including intercepting phone, car, and TV data.
- The CIA can remotely control cars to cause accidents, turn smart TVs into microphones, and access devices even when they appear off.
- Vault 7 leaks in 2017 exposed CIA's cyber tools for hacking phones, computers, and smart TVs, confirming long-held suspicions.
- Kiriakou explains the CIA's official mission is to gather intelligence, but in reality, it follows presidential orders, which can include covert actions like overthrowing governments.
- The gap between the CIA's legal mandate and its operational reality fuels public unease and lack of oversight.
- Kiriakou's firsthand experience and whistleblowing make his insights credible, as he advocates for transparency and civil liberties post-CIA.