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Old Aug 25, 2013, 7:39 pm
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Oh please - chances are 95% of all the electronics in your home were made in China. Again, given the recent leaks about US intelligence, I think Chinese made hardware with a backdoor is the least of your worries. Why tap on your phone, when they can just pick it up off the fiber from your ISP or mobile operator.
Yes, but the obvious difference when you buy an American product that's made in China, is that the product is overseen and managed by a non-Chinese vendor.

No, they can't tap my internet, because my important traffic is encrypted, FT not so much.
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