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# [WATCH: Hackers and governments can see you through your phone’s camera — here’s how to protect yourself](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/watch-hackers-and-governments-can-see-you-through-your-phones-camera-heres-how-to-protect-yourself)

 Written by [Mitnick Security](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/author/mitnick-security) | Mar 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Most people know that computers can have malware, but did you know your cell phone is also vulnerable? **Kevin Mitnick**, notorious hacker and author of the book "***The Art of Invisibility***," explains two easy ways that someone might hack into your phone. Whether it's a jealous spouse, the CIA, or a nation state, here's how they might do it and how you can protect yourself.

**VIDEO:  [http://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-governments-smartphone-iphone-camera-wikileaks-2017-3](http://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-governments-smartphone-iphone-camera-wikileaks-2017-3)**

Source: [Business Insider](http://http://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-governments-smartphone-iphone-camera-wikileaks-2017-3)

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