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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by accrual on Wednesday November 27, 2024 @09:02PM (#42261700)
> My concern would be a situation where a frame is captured so the LED is lit only for a very brief period of time.

Maybe enable a pre-charged capacitor to the LED whenever the circuit is activated? A "minimum duty cycle" for the LED might help solve this.

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