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I use Windows and always disable microphone and webcam and any other device when not in use from device manager.

• egwynn 8y ago
  But the point of the “cover up your camera” intervention is that it’s “out of band” from your system software. Even if there’s a root/administrator-level compromise, light just won’t get past the piece of paper/cardboard onto the sensor. I don’t believe there’s an analagous intervention for the microphone.
  • tauwauwau 8y ago
    You're right, my comment was regarding microphone. I do cover webcam when not in use along with phone camera.
  • paulie_a 8y ago
    Stab it with a pin a few times?
  • reshie 8y ago
    maybe tissue that goes into the hole and over with tape tight. test with recording.