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 cuu508 on Thursday November 28, 2024 @05:16AM (#42264077)

> Would a bit of Post-It Note (for minimal adhesion) damage the screen coating if left on most of the time?

Possible, I have one IPS monitor with a spot on screen where the color is pale. I had a post-it note there and I guess something bad happened when I tore it off.

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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by grvbck on Thursday November 28, 2024 @07:59AM (#42264922)

I used electrical pvc tape for many years on my macbooks, no damage but I got tired of them leaving glue residue. Switched to post-its about 10 years ago, works perfectly.

I've never tried them on a matte or coated screen though.

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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by ARandomerDude on Thursday November 28, 2024 @10:32AM (#42265933)

I use painter’s tape for a similar effect.

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