News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Gluglug X60 Laptop now certified to Respect Your Freedom by fidotron on Thursday December 19, 2013 @05:51PM (#6938546)
I've recently run into one where it's possible to make Android devices recognize the faces of people in front of the device via the front facing camera with no sign of this to the user. Someone has to actually start an app (which needs camera access) and it is possible for it to be killed, but I too did this entirely by accident and would now be super wary about it.
Re:Gluglug X60 Laptop now certified to Respect Your Freedom by Crito on Thursday December 19, 2013 @06:15PM (#6938693)
A few months ago I added a little tiny square of electrical tape over the front-facing camera in my phone. I never have a reason to take pictures of myself, so I'd rather that camera not exist at all.
Re:Gluglug X60 Laptop now certified to Respect Your Freedom by gcb1 on Thursday December 19, 2013 @06:27PM (#6938748)
do that with all my laptops. specially work issued ones ridden with remote access for IT.

a post it cut with just the glue part works fine, easy to replace and leaves no marks.