This cheap accessory will protect your privacy if your webcam is hacked!How do you make absolutely sure your webcam can't be hacked and your privacy violated? With this simple accessory!
Apple does everything they can to make sure your built-in FaceTime camera can't be turned on without you noticing it. The light indicating it's in use, for example, is buried deep in the hardware and incredibly hard to mess with — especially on the new MacBook Pro with secure element. But what if a bug is found or what if you use an external, non-Apple webcam? Better safe than sorry is a cliche for a reason. And, when it comes to webcams, there's only one way to be absolutely safe!
Block like Zuck
Look at Mark Zuckerberg's laptop, the one at the left side of the photo. Notice his webcam is covered? Obviously Zuck is a high-value target. You don't have to be CEO of Facebook to take precautions, though. Anyone can block a webcame just as well.
Smooz Webcam Cover 3-Pack
You could take the Mark Zuckerberg approach and just use a piece of tape or a post-it note...
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This cheap accessory will protect your privacy if your webcam is hacked!
