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When questioned about how to disable such malicious controls, the advice given is blunt: turn off the device entirely. Yet, even this measure may not fully prevent persistent threats if the device has already been compromised.
The Threat of Identity Theft and Personal Data Exploitation
The presenter highlights the grave dangers faced when falling victim to such cyberattacks. Stolen information can lead to impersonation, where attackers pose as the victim to deceive friends, family, or colleagues. Personal details, communication logs, and other sensitive data could also be exploited for financial gain or social manipulation.