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To: a fool in paradise

Who knows what can be done remotely with cameras on cell phones or computers. My computer has tape over the lens. My cell phone sits face down with a piece of paper over the screen-side lens. What to do about the microphones? I am still thinking that over.


13 posted on 02/08/2021 7:55:46 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

>>Who knows what can be done remotely with cameras on cell phones or computers. My computer has tape over the lens. M

Facebook accessed peoples’ cameras.

FACEBOOK APP SECRETLY ACCESSING PEOPLE’S CAMERA AS THEY READ NEWS FEED
Company claims strange behaviour is result of a bug, but there is an easy fix to stay safe
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-app-recording-camera-iphone-ios-news-feed-bug-update-fix-workaround-a9200696.html
13 November 2019

The bug first came to light after users noted that the app would occasionally shift the entire feed over to the right, as part of what appeared to be a bug. Underneath that main app a different screen could be seen – which showed video from the phone’s built-in camera.


14 posted on 02/08/2021 7:58:45 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Call on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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