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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by cthalupa on Wednesday November 27, 2024 @07:16PM (#42261159)
My 2023 MBP webcam light stays on for nearly 3 seconds after the webcam itself turns off.
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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by dhosek on Wednesday November 27, 2024 @09:15PM (#42261776)
Which is part of the design (see comments from the security architect elsewhere in the discussion).
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