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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

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 · 4 days ago

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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They have it that way because it reduces the support calls from idiots who can’t figure out why their webcam won’t work.

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