Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonstrated on ThinkPad X230
Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonstrated 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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For this the best AV (100% proof)
(A piece of tape also works fine)
I use a small band-aid - no gummy glue on the lens!
Anyway I think that a Webcam cover should be a default on webcams, not only for privacy, but also for th same reason why Cams and binoculars have caps by default, to protect the lens. If you use a tape, to avoid glue on the lens, you can cover the intern part which is over the lens with a piece of paper
My ASUS Vivobook has a slider that blocks the camera physically. It is bright red so I can easily see it is closed.