Remote activation of the microphone, wake word or not. https://www.cnet.com/news/fbi-taps-cell-phone-mic-as-eavesdropping-tool/ https://www.cnet.com/news/fbi-t

Remote activation of the microphone, wake word or not. https://www.cnet.com/news/fbi-taps-cell-phone-mic-as-eavesdropping-tool/ https://www.cnet.com/news/fbi-taps-cell-phone-mic-as-eavesdr... I don't know how easy it is with today's smartphones, but it was definitely a thing in the dumbphone era. Similar issues with your laptop or these smart speaker devices.