Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera

Re:Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera by shard on Friday July 10, 2020 @06:59PM (#23797595)

I don't think anyone suggested removing the LED camera indicator if a camera cover is added. They serve different functions, even though there is an intersection. The camera LED indicates whether the camera is powered on or off, when the LED functions correctly. The cover guarantees that the camera cannot capture video when closed.

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Re:Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera by valuearb on Friday July 10, 2020 @09:17PM (#23798525)

The LED is an instant indicator of being hacked, well before they can collect anything embarrassing. Unless you are a 24/7 nudist with a privacy fetish.

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Re:Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera by shard on Saturday July 11, 2020 @01:04PM (#23803624)

Yes, and what is a short term mitigation technique if the camera is hacked? Covering it with something so that you can work with the computer until it is secure again without video being recorded.

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Re:Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera by valuearb on Saturday July 11, 2020 @01:26PM (#23803862)

Which only requires a bit of tape, not a complex cover mechanism.

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Re:Don't close your MacBook with a cover over the camera by shard on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @06:10PM (#23838628)

Exactly, even if it is just a bit of tape, it cannot be replaced by the LED.

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