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Yes, I read that story. But you are missing the point. I do not trust in the security of my laptop implicitly, or any laptop for that matter, but I weigh my risks proportionally. I care a lot about the security of my laptop because I care about my bank accounts, my files, and things that I discuss in the privacy of my own house. Out of all those things, people stealing pictures of me in front of my computer are not even on the horizon of my concern. If you have my bank account, all my passwords, and all my files, why the hell would I care if you also happen to have a picture of me in my underwear? The problem with the tape over camera "solution" is that people feel safer when they have tape over their webcam, and they should NOT feel safer, because, unless you are a celebrity, no one gives a flying fuck about your pictures. Tape over webcam my FEEL safe, but it's dangerous when it's "implemented" instead of actual diligent computer security. I know, anything can be hacked, no matter how careful you are. But some tape over your webcam isn't going to stop it, or mitigate the damage in any significant way when it does occur.

>>x0054+(OP)
You may not care about naked pictures, but many people do.

They aren't idiots for realizing that humans are, above all else, sexual animals.

>>leeree+e
If putting tape over your camera makes you feel safer, by all means go for it. My guess is though, given that you are on HN and such, that your security efforts didn't stop at pealing some electrical tape and applying it to your laptop. The problem is (anecdotally, in my experience) many peoples efforts stop right there. The FEEL safer without actually being safer. This boils down to perception of safety vs. reality of safety. This is how they sold us the patriot act, because it felt safe. We need to stop feeling safe and actually make efforts to be safe.

>>x0054+91
Getting back to the context of this post:

I'm sure putting tape over the camera isn't the only security precaution the director of the FBI has taken.