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Right -- I'm not sure about the MacBook, but in many cases the webcam led is software-directed, not hardware-directed. So a small change to the driver (or firmw

Right -- I'm not sure about the MacBook, but in many cases the webcam led is software-directed, not hardware-directed. So a small change to the driver (or firmware) can make it record without enabling the led.

ugh 15y ago
In Macs it’s directly wired to the camera. If the camera receives power the LED also receives power.
- wladimir 15y ago
  That's interesting. Seems they thought about it and chose the most secure way, then.