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1. rickde+ke1[view] [source] 2024-11-28 10:00:58
>>xairy+(OP)
Production of the ThinkPad X230 stopped 10 years ago in 2014. Would be more interesting to read something about a RECENT model.

In late 2014 was the last big webcam vulnerability "hype" I remember [1], which led to a wave of media attention, webcam covers, vendor statements that LED-control is / will be hard-wired etc.

I'm more interested how this big attention impacted future designs of laptops (like my cheap HP here, which has a built-in camera cover)

[1]: https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity14/technical...

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2. jamesm+z52[view] [source] 2024-11-28 18:01:55
>>rickde+ke1
The X230 is still relevant for those who want a ThinkPad that supports Libreboot (an alternative firmware without proprietary components). I personally found this demonstration interesting; users of these devices often believe they're at risk of targeted attacks.
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