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Even the webcam API requires HTTPS, I guess that makes sense?
by notRobot 5y ago
Even the webcam API requires HTTPS, I guess that makes sense?
- ameliaquining 5y agoIf it didn't, then whenever you visited a non-HTTPS site, an MITM could inject code into the page that turns your webcam on and then spies on you. Permission prompts help somewhat with this, but not really enough, given that the address bar provides no clue that you're not talking to who you think you are (beyond the generic "Not secure" warning that users usually ignore since it's so common). Allowing this would be a total disaster for user privacy.
- notRobot 5y agoAh, that makes a lot of sense! Hadn't even considered that, thanks!