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1. billhe+W2[view] [source] 2016-04-09 03:48:46
>>molecu+(OP)
Don't almost all cameras activate their "on" light when being used?
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2. JohnTH+p3[view] [source] 2016-04-09 03:58:09
>>billhe+W2
Like phones, most laptop webcams have no "on" light.

You have to trust that the software you have on your device isn't using the microphone and camera without your permission.

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3. nyolfe+c5[view] [source] 2016-04-09 04:38:03
>>JohnTH+p3
you and i have very different experience with webcams. i have yet to see a webcam without an indicator led in my life.
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4. pbhjpb+qo[view] [source] 2016-04-09 13:31:45
>>nyolfe+c5
I recall a blackhat video on YouTube where they could access webcams and disable the LED, having a LED isn't a certain indication unless you know that it's not software activated. I have a Logitech and was able to control the LED using information given at the time ... can't recall the details now sorry.

A quick search on security.stackexchange reveals similar info.

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