Watch Dogs Guide: Privacy Invasions Tips

In the world of Watch Dogs some of the collectibles are known as the Privacy Invasions. This is where you must intrude into a stranger’s home network through their unsecured router. While this won’t give you the ability to hack someone’s router in real life, you will be able to grab some in-game cash and earn some XP. 

Hacking for the Privacy Invasions require no more than open access to a nearby ctOS switch or direct access to a router. Pretty simple. Aiden already has the skills needed. Once ctOS Towers are unlocked, these locations which be highlighted on your map. You can start them once Act I/3: Backstage Pass has been completed.

There are no Privacy Invasions in Pawnee so don’t bother looking. There are a total of 30 to be found within the other city districts.

Parker Square City District:

• 1: Near the Church – Neighborhood Homes
• 2: Behind Thyla Pharmaceuticals (North of May Stadium)
• 3: Liquor Store Parking Lot (South of Phoebus Theater)
• 4: Behind “Pilipina Classic” (by a Digital Trip vendor)
• 5: Vacant Store ( by Cash Run & Shipping Crate Garage)

The Wards City District:

• 6: Apartment Complex (Southwest of Malinski Station)
• 7: Old Brownstone – Southwest Wards (near ruined Strip Mall)
• 8: Housing Complex – Four Y-Shaped Apartment Blocks
• 9: Apartment Complex – Central Wards (near ctOS Center)
• 10: Decaying Apartment Complex (East of Rossi-Fremont)

The Brandon Docks City District:

• 11: Umeni Technologies Branch Office
• 12: Metal Warehouse (near Parkfield Train Station)

Mad Mile City District:

• 13: Franklin Street – West Mad Mile (Northwest of Ryborn Station)
• 14: Behind Gas Station Billboard (West of Circle Fountain)
• 15: “Rendezvous” Store (above South Traffic Entrance)
• 16: Bank Building Corner (South of Deavers Station)
• 17: John Hancock Center – North Mad Mile
• 18: Foyer By Chicago World News Tower – South Mad Mile
• 19: Cafe Plaza & Car Dealership – Northeast Mad Mile
• 20: Office Gardens (Skyscraper West of ctOS Center)

The Loop City District:

• 21: The Island – Northern Tip
• 22: The Island – Hotel & Spa (East Riverside)
• 23: Connelly Square & Willis Tower (near Cash Run)
• 24: City Hall (Northwest Loop near L-Train Junction)
• 25: Shipping Dock Alley (South of Ambrose Theater)
• 26: Alleyway behind Mama Reyn Restaurant (near Quincy Station)
• 27: Behind Pawn Shop – Central Loop
• 28: Platform Office (South Loop near Palin Correctional Facility)
• 29: South of Bloody Maxwell Police Station – South Loop
• 30: Art Gallery – Eastern Loop (in Millennium Park)

Upon successful completion, you will gain 200+ XP per mission and your cash will vary ($700-$5,500). Your rewards for completing Privacy Invasions will also give you unlocks such as:

• Complete 1 Privacy Invasion: Vespid 5.2 (Vehicle)
• Complete 5 Privacy Invasions: Sunrim (Vehicle)
• Complete ALL 30 Privacy Invasions: Peephole (Achievement)

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