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Aug042017

'Dumbo' tool that lets CIA agents control webcams and microphones is revealed by WikiLeaks 

DateFriday, August 4, 2017 at 09:21PM

A new hacking tool used by the CIA has been revealed by WikiLeaks.

The tool disables security cameras and corrupts recordings made on computers using Windows XP and newer versions of the Microsoft operating system

Dubbed 'Dumbo', it requires an agent to directly access a computer that holds the recordings using a USB thumb drive.

WikiLeaks released information about project Dumbo on its website yesterday.

Dumbo can be used to suspend processes using webcams and corrupt video recordings.

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