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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by DC777Fan
The conversation about connecting more things to the internet is a valid one.

But when we're talking about lights, curtains, and TV, this seems more like a nuisance issue than a real security threat, no? I suppose opening the curtains when somebody is changing would also constitute a privacy violation, but that's about as far as I can see that going. Wouldn't most folks capable of doing something like this have bigger fish to fry if they've got their heart set on wreaking havoc?
... after all, sending tons of emails trying to sell Viagra is much more lucrative. Funny what some people find as useful time.
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