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>>molecu+(OP)
I don't really understand the webcam paranoia. If my computer is completely compromised, somebody watching my face is the least of my worries.

>>comboy+41
It's about risk/threat minimization

>>kobaya+c1
It seems like a losing battle though. Small embedded cameras are becoming too widespread and you can't put tape on all of them. I think looking forward it's not unreasonable to rely on software controlled switches to minimize this risk, knowing that they will fail or be exploited sometimes anyway.

>>drvdev+R3
Still, I'd say my comment stands. It's about threat minimization. Reduce the attack surface by covering the cam.