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

Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by samuelg123 on Wednesday November 27, 2024 @05:56PM (#42260640)

Could you wire it with a relay/transistor?

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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by ryukoposting on Wednesday November 27, 2024 @08:22PM (#42261488)

I'd just add a resistor and stick it + the LED in parallel with the camera module. If it's a white LED and a 1.8V supply, you might not even need the resistor (you should probably still put a 0 ohm link in there though, just in case).

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