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Risks of mobile devices

Risks of mobile devices

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Risks of mobile devices

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- [Instructor] Part of the magic of a mobile device is how much it accomplishes for you without any input from the user. These benefits are accomplished through the innovative integration of a slew of technological advancements. The problem is, in order to make them function with simplicity, almost all of the technologies are hidden from the user. Simplicity for the user is a powerful driver. Their ability to simplify even small parts of our daily lives has made the adoption of mobile devices groundbreaking. The hardware of a mobile device accomplishes more than any desktop or laptop ever built. Like little always on beacons, mobile device radios keep you connected, the cameras can see what you see, the microphones can hear what you hear, a suite of sensors track your activity and location, measure the light in the room and chat with outside sensors and Bluetooth devices all without your explicit permission or awareness. Generally, most mobile devices contain the following technology…

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