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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by muzster on Thursday November 28, 2024 @11:01AM (#42266223)
Just tried to programatically take a picture on my MacBook Pro 2012. Managed to take a picture in sub second. The LED flashes briefly and you could easily miss it .

Would be good to keep that LED ON well after the Camera switches off (Not sure what that minimum would be without causing an inconvenience - but how about 15 minutes ? - Long enough to educate the users to worry about their privacy and perhaps take breaks between making video calls !) - Just a thought.

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Re:Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video, demonst... by canadaduane on Thursday November 28, 2024 @11:04AM (#42266254)
I like the thought, but if it becomes an "oh, that light's always on, just ignore it" kind of experience, that might train people to think it is not an important signal.
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