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Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonstrated on ThinkPad X230

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Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonstrated on ThinkPad X230

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

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GitHub - xairy/lights-out: Tools for controlling webcam LED on ThinkPad X230

Tools for controlling webcam LED on ThinkPad X230. Contribute to xairy/lights-out development by creating an account on GitHub.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/121053

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Right, but the ring around the sensor is plastic. That plastic could be red. To indicate that the camera is uncovered

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