WikiLeaks has published documents it saysshow how the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)collects information from electronic devices.The anti-secrecy group did not say how it received the 8,700 documentsand files connected to the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence.But WikiLeaks said the number is greaterthan the National Security Agency (NSA) documentsprovided by Edward Snowden in 2013.Snowden formerly worked as a contractor for the NSA.VOA and other news media could not confirm if the documents released on Tuesdayaccurately describe CIA efforts to get informationfrom smart phones, televisions and computers.Jonathan Liu, spokesman for the CIA,said the agency does not comment on whether leaked documents are real.One of the more sensational examples of hacking reported by WikiLeaksinvolved Samsung smart televisions.WikiLeaks said the CIA infected some smart TVswith a computer virus known as "Weeping Angel."The virus created a "fake off" buttonthat left owners thinking the receiver wasn't operating.But while in the "off position,"the TV reportedly would record discussionsand send the recordings over the Internet to a CIA computer.WikiLeaks said the agency developed tools that could also workaround security measures on Apple iPhones and Google's Android phones.Infected phones could be programmed to send the CIA the location of the user,along with messages and other information.The hack also activated the phone's camera and microphone, WikiLeaks reported.The website described one program it says has been tested againstMicrosoft's Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 computer operating systems.It enters coding information that enables a hackerto gain use of the program's memory and other controls.All this happens, WikiLeaks said, without the knowledge of the computer's owner.WikiLeaks also said the CIA was looking into waysto infect control systems used on modern cars.The purpose is not known WikiLeaks suggestedit could allow the agency to kill enemies and terrorists.WikiLeaks said the CIA also collected informationon how other countries, including Russia, do internet spying.In addition to its main offices in Virginia,the agency also has an office in Frankfurt, Germany.It serves as a secret base for computer spying in Europe,the Middle East and Africa, WikiLeaks said.Bob Ayers, a retired U.S. intelligence official,told the Associated Press that damage from WikiLeaks' latest release is high.But he said WikiLeaks has said it plans to release even more material,which could do even more damage.WikiLeaks said the person or persons who provided the documentsdid so to start a discussion on whether the CIA is going beyond its official powers.Sean Spicer, press secretary for President Donald Trump,would not comment on the WikiLeaks report.WikiLeaks publishes secret information,often provided by people who do not want to be identified.It was founded in 2006 by Julian Assange.Some U.S. intelligence officials have saidthat WikiLeaks provided information usedto hurt former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 elections.Clinton was the Democratic Party's candidate for president.Officials accused Russian intelligence agenciesof using the information to help Donald Trump, the Republican candidate.Trump won the election and now is in his 2nd month as president.