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Warning: Moving my desk for better light showed my webcam was unprotected.
Always cover or disconnect cameras on devices when you reorganize your workspace to stop sneaky access.
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jones.logan7mo ago
That reminds me of my laptop camera light getting stuck on once, freaked me out, good point about the LED @emma_perez.
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emma_perez7mo ago
I've actually worked in IT security for a few years now, and the risk from an uncovered webcam is pretty low if your device is updated. Modern operating systems have a hardwired LED that lights up when the camera is active, which is a solid physical tell. I worry more about people clicking bad links than someone hacking a camera feed.
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shaneyoung7mo ago
Yeah, the part about clicking bad links is so true. Most breaches happen because of phishing (which is just tricking people, really). It's easier to hack a person than a computer.
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