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Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 3 days ago

Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

www.consumerreports.org

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use? - Consumer Reports
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It's possible for webcams to be hacked and made to record audio and/or video without your knowledge. Here's what to do.
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    Yes. Technically everything is hackable.

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