A great way to both raise campaign financing and instill fear
I think the fear came about from people being spied on, not from the campaign.
And to not fear unchecked, non transparent power is to be a bit naive.
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#32Without having looked at any wiring schematics for the iSight module... does anyone know if it's even possible to apply power to the iSight hardware module, without the LED becoming illuminated? I would presume the LED is wired directly to the module's power. Then, it would be physically impossible to turn on the camera, without the LED becoming illuminated. (And, in my opinion, obviate much of the need for these sil…
A brief Google search indicates that, yes, it can be circumvented.
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#33Relevant GCHQ/NSA Program for looking at your webcam dick pics..
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#34If anyone is exploiting my system, microphone would be my top priority. Getting image doesn't really tell as much as listening to what, how and when you talk.
You can also extrapolate a fairly decent image from the microphone, sort of like a make-shift SONAR.
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#35Without having looked at any wiring schematics for the iSight module... does anyone know if it's even possible to apply power to the iSight hardware module, without the LED becoming illuminated? I would presume the LED is wired directly to the module's power. Then, it would be physically impossible to turn on the camera, without the LED becoming illuminated. (And, in my opinion, obviate much of the need for these sil…
Weirdly(?) enough a lot of laptop cameras (and other devices) have their led wired/powered separately and controlled by a driver.
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#36This is a testament to how helpless the average person is when it comes to using, much less understanding, modern computer technology. It is the equivalent of "duct tape and WD-40" to repair a broken down vehicle. As a software developer I'm regularly ashamed by the inaccessibility of computer technology. The non-technical individual's inability to control what happens to them and around them in regards to electronic…
I think the low-tech solution is the correct one in this case. If one wants to be sure their camera is not recording them they can a) audit the entire source code of their OS and relevant applications (including the complete chain of compilers that have ever been used to compile compilers for their device all the way back to the very first one), device firmware, and inspect the circuit layout of all integrated circui…
For this specific case I'd argue that a switch which severs the power from both the camera and the mic simultaneously is the right solution. A physical sheath could also cover the camera for peace of mind. As others have pointed out the mic is probably the more dangerous of the two.
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#37Printable cam blocker: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:195405
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#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm OK with a bit of fear mongering if it means that warrantless spying actually becomes an election issue. These tactics have been used to go to war and substantially reduce individual rights; at least this is a cause I can somewhat get behind.
"I'm okay with the ends justifying the means when the ends are something I like."
Worst case scenario for this "fear mongering": People put sticky tape over / unplug their cameras.
Or are you against all instances of causing people to be afraid of something on principle?
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#39If anyone is exploiting my system, microphone would be my top priority. Getting image doesn't really tell as much as listening to what, how and when you talk.
You can also extrapolate a fairly decent image from the microphone, sort of like a make-shift SONAR.
From multiple microphones, perhaps, but from a single microphone? Seems unlikely.
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#40I find that a sticky note works well, particularly in strip form. Much cheaper.