Does using a free distribution protect a user from this malware? "Malware can turn off webcam LED and record video on X230"
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This is an earnest question.
That's where I found out about it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42259278
And this is a link to the repository of the programme in question: https://gh.owo.si/xairy/lights-out (alternative front-end to Github).
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The pdf of the presentation looks super interesting, did you read it all?
In cany case, software can have bugs while it is easy to see if a sticky note is opaque and if it obstructing the camera.
This simply demonstrates that the camera's firmware can be modified via USB, but doing so requires that the program for doing so must first get on to your computer and start running. The best defense against such risks is to avoid using software from third parties you don't trust. Even free software can't protect users from making poor choices such as using untrustworthy software or ignoring security best practices.
Thank you for the answer. That's clear.