Chapter 11.5, Problem 4SGDQ

Explanation of Solution

Devices invade privacy:

If all the devices used in each and every house is surveyed then it can be seen that there are many devices that can become a threat to people’s privacy.

For example,

• The web cameras or baby monitors used to keep the track of the baby’s activities or even the activities of other members in the family can become a threat if the default password is not changed.
• The revolution in gaming world has again brought some new possibilities like microphones in the gaming consoles which are always in standby mode so that it can take the voice input and switch on the system automatically, can be used for other purposes if it is used by any nefarious user...