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Hackers can access laptop webcams without activating the LED, researcher finds

Researchers have found a way to access laptop webcams without activating the LED.

Researchers have found a way to access laptop webcams without activating the LED. Other researchers did note that the exploit discovered by the team works only on older laptop models. However, the development of the exploit does show that even hardwired LEDs can be overridden with the proper software.

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https://cybernews.com/security/hackers-can-access-laptop-webcams-without-activating-the-led/