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Non wireless laptops

[Deleted User] · 2020-11-05 18:25:46

Hi Do you know if there is such thing as a laptop without bluetooth, radio and wifi wireless connectivity? I have discovered that these parts on a laptop can be hacked without you even knowing it. I thought a removable wifi card would solve this. I have been researching online and discovered that a company called Purism…

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#32 21-06-2021 10:40PM

riclad

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the chances of being hacked thru bluetooth is very small the range is maybe 50 ft or less,unless your neighbour is a hacker the range of wifi is limited.
99 per cent of hacks accur by people clicking on
phishing emails, or going to certain dodgey websites, downloading free programs containing malware.
you can get an email that looks like it comes from a bank but its from a malware hacker gang

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