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Re:You’re muted – or are you? Videoconferencing apps may lis... by worik on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @04:23PM (#31019791)
> ....and I don't believe Zoom (or anyone else) is interested in whether or not I'm eating while muted.

But the detectives with a search warrant are pleased to be able to listen to your private conversations.

The secret police who do not need a warrant (or legality) are glad to be able to listen too.

The staff at Zoom are happy to spy on you, probably, for a small reward.

A proper mute removes those concerns. A mute that does not mute is inviting a lawsuit

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Re:You’re muted – or are you? Videoconferencing apps may lis... by throwawayboise on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @04:29PM (#31019844)
If these are your threat models, your microphone should have a hardware mute switch, and you should at least have something opaque to cover your camera.
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