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Hiku said:
Zkuq said:

7. I'm pretty picky about what kinds of videos I watch because videos are usually an extremely time-wasteful way to present information, so I'll probably skip. Thanks for the tip though! Anyway, would you happen to remember whether it was certain apps doing the spying or if the phones do it even without any specific apps installed? My impression is that phone operating systems have fairly strict limits on how cameras and microphones can be used, but on computers it's probably more of a problem since there aren't such strict limits due to the way most operating systems work. That's why I'm happy to say I have very little use for my laptop and have covered its webcam anyway. ;P The chances of anyone spying on me are low, but it's such an easy precaution to take. Reminds me that I should probably cover the webcam of my work laptop as well... The risk is probably much higher there anyway.

7. Even though I remember finding the video interesting when I watched it, I somehow forgot a lot of details, including if it's specific apps, or if they just get access to your whole device somehow.
That said, looking up the video again, the title of it is Edward Snowden: How Your Cell Phone Spies on You.
I'll have to put it on my playlist and listen to it while I'm out and about to refresh my memory.

Thanks! I might look that up if I remember and feel like I have a moment to spare.