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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by jiggawatts on Thursday November 28, 2024 @04:21AM (#42263822)
The feature is an LED light next to the camera. They delivered it.
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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by bluGill on Thursday November 28, 2024 @08:54AM (#42265265)
The exact words matter. If they call it a led they are maybe fine. If they call it a camera on led they are sunk. Even if they just call it a led, the implication that it is about camera on is an arguement the courts will not toss out - though how they rule is not as clear
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