There is an LED light on a MacBook that indicates when the devices camera is active.
According to Wardles analysis, the hardware security for disabling the LED indicator is very strong.
The malware can then enter the webcam and start recording the local user.
However, there are a few limitations to Wardles attack scenario.
There has been a recent uptick in macOS malware that is webcam aware, he said.
He added that having the camera as a shared resource can make sense.
Even though Wardle is aware about the tools limitations, he says he will continue to improve it.
Moreover, the current version over OverSight utilizes user-mode APIs for monitor for audio and video events.
Source:eWEEK
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