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maikaru
July 27, 2020 at 7:36 pm
too late I covered my camera with a flex tape
M Hollins
July 27, 2020 at 7:40 pm
Never had a problem what’s this guy lying for
Nate Woods
July 27, 2020 at 8:16 pm
What happened to Apple’s super privacy and security features ??
CocktaiLMolotovX
July 27, 2020 at 8:17 pm
The most useless video in the universe. I cover my webcam with sperm, it’s economic and biodegradable.
Sheldon Williams
July 27, 2020 at 8:21 pm
I use tape and call it a day
Godzoox
July 27, 2020 at 8:34 pm
I am going to ignore everything that was said and continue to use a cam cover.
The Man
July 27, 2020 at 8:37 pm
Lol, I will damage my camera rather than I get spied on 😂
S K
July 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm
He is the second robot living among humans, after Zuckerberg.
bernard john
July 27, 2020 at 8:51 pm
They could say what they want I covering up my camera. It have to much experience hacker out they ,it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Science Compliance
July 27, 2020 at 9:00 pm
If they’ve wired up the camera and the LED properly (in series), the LED should always come on when the camera is on. Of course, that assumes you trust the manufacturer to have wired them up properly or that someone hasn’t been able to tamper with your hardware.
G W
July 27, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Nobody is taking you seriously buddy on this !!!
Fansy __
July 27, 2020 at 9:29 pm
Nice try hackers
Thomas
July 27, 2020 at 9:30 pm
Question is what is worth more to you and or your company, not the manufacturer so much, especially if they don’t design it any different.
Patrick Powers
July 27, 2020 at 9:38 pm
I’m as much worried about the microphone…
John Dripper
July 27, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Better safe than sorry
Max H
July 27, 2020 at 9:47 pm
Why are you talking as if you were locked in someones basement?
geen naam
July 27, 2020 at 9:49 pm
I use not Apple I use Android but if you can do it for your safety but tiktok have more data about you think a sec about it
moderatesunited
July 27, 2020 at 10:11 pm
Don’t buy an apple. My laptop screen is invulnerable. Stop showing off how much $ you wasted on a laptop.
PythonPlusPlus
July 27, 2020 at 10:15 pm
Macs build after 2008 are no longer susceptible to being hacked. The light is triggered by hardware signals from the camera. The only issue you have to worry about is quick pictures, since the light only turns on briefly. At the end of the day, even going as far as snapping pictures remotely without permission is tedious and probably not worth it, since you could probably do worse at that point.
A non
July 27, 2020 at 10:47 pm
Apples argument is basically we made some poor design decisions that prevent our users from making the choice to cover their webcams without damaging their computers. A good laptop design would include a hardware switch to turn off mic and webcam when desired with no way for software/firmware to turn it back on.
CJ Jacobs
July 28, 2020 at 12:21 am
Last time I checked, Dan Ackerman, low buck Austin Powers, wasn’t a security expert. He’s not exactly the person people should be flocking to for information on webcam hacking.
Deon Spates
July 28, 2020 at 12:27 am
Apple is probably tracking your every move that’s why….
Nick
July 28, 2020 at 12:40 am
I only trust ME… as for the mic welp, have fun listening I guess that’s gonna be a lot of static to listen to. Or I guess I hope you like the content of what I watch. lol… Should mention no need to cover my cam on my Huawei matebook pro x.
Mr. Cash
July 28, 2020 at 1:10 am
I don’t use an Apple Laptop. I use the Huawei Matebook that has the camera in the keyboard. So it slides down.
Andrew Wilson
July 28, 2020 at 1:28 am
I do cover mine
James Vincent
July 28, 2020 at 9:19 am
No don’t use one. If one makes an effort to keep themselves safe while on their home WiFi network, there’s less to worry about.
Gonzo
July 28, 2020 at 9:29 am
The answer is that Apple should design an ‘analogue’ cover into the whole thing.
Reet Singh
July 28, 2020 at 9:41 am
If u watched “black mirror: Shut Up and Dance” episode then first thing u’ll do is cover ur webcam
Rahmat Guntur H
July 28, 2020 at 9:41 am
Everything fine until there a major bug that’s allow people to access camera. I don’t understand why people not take preventive action even if I understand hack on camera usually is targeted attack. I mean even if you know it’s easy to break door in any house you still install door with lock isn’t? IMO advice people to not do preventive action is not really good advice. Sorry for bad English 💁🏻♀️
Daniel K Mpala
July 28, 2020 at 10:42 am
hahah thanks but no thanks, post it note it is
KOTYAR0
July 28, 2020 at 10:44 am
No
Gabriel
July 28, 2020 at 11:02 am
I don’t have a MacBook soo I’m good.
K T
July 28, 2020 at 11:06 am
Then apple should redesign the laptops and include a webcam slider to cover it up.
Andy GK
July 28, 2020 at 1:29 pm
sorry if i dont trust well, but in todays day and age people are paranoid and have been about it for ages and apple knows this so why not just make the camera with an inbult slider
Karin
July 28, 2020 at 1:56 pm
This is like the argument about wearing masks
PixVu Hobby Zone
July 28, 2020 at 3:01 pm
I just put a sticker over camera cause 1 time I was chatting with a tech support guy and he flip on my camera to see my face shown on screen. I didn’t expect that and should have reported him
De U
July 28, 2020 at 4:04 pm
I have a Black sticky tape over mine permanently.
Gary J
July 28, 2020 at 4:44 pm
I covered my brand new macbook pro, then literally minutes later first thing i see on YouTube is this video….yeahhh because you’re really concerned about my screen being “damaged” right 🤔…..
mkaythen
July 28, 2020 at 5:11 pm
At least apple is suggesting new ways to cover cams without damaging it
Bongani Mfeka
July 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm
I don’t cover the camera because I don’t think that there’s anyone out there who is interested in what I’m doing.
B L
July 28, 2020 at 8:00 pm
So….use a cover
Adil Al Hadhrami
July 28, 2020 at 8:10 pm
hahahahahaha no still closing my laptop cam with a shutter cover
Daniel W
July 28, 2020 at 8:14 pm
What Apple should do is build in a webcam cover instead of being cheap. They know this is a problem so they should provide a solution like other companies like Lenovo and HP
Yadira Diaz
July 28, 2020 at 9:06 pm
If you know anything about laptops, please read this! I need as much help as possible. Thank you.
As a university student, I need a laptop with a long battery life that is compatible with multiple programs such as RPNow, LockDown Browser, Adobe, and Microsoft. I also need it to have a microphone, front-face camera, blue-tooth, and light up key-board. That has a good amount of storage that will not freeze or slow down in the middle of an exam. I also want this laptop to last me for many years. At least a minimum of five years. What laptop do you all recommend? I had an HP that died within 3 hours and was slow. I only had it for a year or so. Then it stopped working. I now have a Samsung Chromebook, but I can’t download the programs I need. I was thinking about purchasing an Apple Macbook Air 13′. Most students use it, but I m not sure if it is worth it. I am not trying to spend too much because I do have other school-related expenses. However, I also want a computer that is reliable, durable, and worth its price.
As a side note, are two-in-one laptops a good option?
Thanks for your help! 🙂
Surya Koduri
July 28, 2020 at 9:11 pm
Use a sticky note
CannonKnight
July 28, 2020 at 9:50 pm
I aspire to have a life that makes me a target of webcam hackers.
:D
July 28, 2020 at 10:16 pm
Nice try FBI.
Stu Bur
July 28, 2020 at 10:31 pm
Apple telling users to degrade their personal security and safety in order to make up for design flaws by Apple.
Stu Bur
July 28, 2020 at 10:34 pm
CNET encouraging users to degrade their personal security. What is their motivation behind this? Do they have any connections to foreign governments?
Larry Turner
July 29, 2020 at 1:06 am
A post it note or go to the settings ☺️