[kennywinker]

Even if the default input device is set to "Line-In" software would be able to get the audio data from any device on the system. The NSA precautions mentioned in the article are superstitious and would likely do nothing to deter anyone who had compromised your system that badly.

[eternalban]

Is "superstitious" a euphemism for misinformation?

[kennywinker]

> Web definitions: showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance.

It always means misinformation, not just today.

[eternalban]

Correct you are. Let's try this again: Is it a euphemism for disinformation?