That's nothing new. Mike Ruppert wrote about that in his book that was published 3-4 years ago....
http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Rubic.../dp/0865715408
He also wrote that they can access the hard drive in your computer in the same way (even if the computer is turned off) as long as your computer is plugged into a power outlet and your ethernet cable is plugged in. And if you have cable or satellite tv, they can see what you are watching at any moment.