Big Brother Is Watching You ... Or Could Be

This is pretty outrageous. But it isn't a surprise and shouldn't be to anyone who understands how computers and networks work. Every time you let Microsoft or anyone else download a program to your computer you could in principle be downloading remotely activateable malware of various kinds. It could be anything from searching your computer for sensitive personal data to taking pictures of you without your permission. If you have a microphone connected or a built in microphone then sound recordings could be made as well. That's just the way it is. Welcome to the world of networked computers. The bottom line is if you think you have privacy, don't be so sure.