Most users are not sensitive enough to potential privacy and security threats as they transition to using the mobile devices more than desktop computers.

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Hackers using webcams to spy
on women in their homes
“Young girls have been targeted by people hacking their
computers to gain access to their webcams.
Hackers send out an internet virus that allows them to
access a victim’s desktop or computer without their
knowledge.
They trick the victim into downloading a piece of
software on to their computer which is usually done via
an email link.” Source: Telegraph, June 2013
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Permissions Requested by Apps
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Track where you are
Spam others
Read all your contacts;
track your calls
Turn on
microphone, take
pictures/video

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So What?
Users may be more savvy about their own security and
privacy when using their computers, but even they are
tricked by hackers, who can gain access to their webcams.
In the new mobile world, apps frequently ask for
permissions such as “take pictures and video, and record
sound” and most users are not yet sensitive enough to the
privacy and security implications of granting such access.
Users should consider very carefully who they give this
kind of permission to.”
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- Dr. Augustine Fou

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