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Neither do most PCs. And even when they do, they're often implemented in software. Which is part of why the NSA guide to securing a machine recommends that you
by superuser2 13y ago
Neither do most PCs. And even when they do, they're often implemented in software.
Which is part of why the NSA guide to securing a machine recommends that you decide whether or not you actually need the camera and microphone, and if not, you open the case and physically cut the cables.
- quantumpotato_ 13y agoWhere is this guide?
- superuser2 13y agohttp://www.nsa.gov/ia/mitigation_guidance/security_configuration_guides/operating_systems.shtml http://www.nsa.gov/ia/mitigation_guidance/security_configura... In addition to being a signals intelligence agency, NSA is also responsible for IT security for the federal government (and, to some extent, the nation). While it's possible they leave some of the more interesting tricks out of the public versions of these guides, their publication is in line with NSA's advice and assistance on open-source cryptography, etc.