If someone with a bit of know how wants to own any machine connected to the net, they will ( period ). Most of these people make a tidy living at what they do, so no need for anything nefarious. No doubt some have found their way onto government payrolls for some reason or another, ( Edward Snowden ) Comes to mind. As it becomes more common to whistle blow without fear of repercussions they will collapse on themselves. An evolution needs to take place, that stops protecting public servants from illegal activities. It's rampant but the law protects them from evidence illegally obtained. But not so much for You and I.
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