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[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Isn't this a super old method

[–] black_flag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 days ago

Idk most of what I heard about was fake stuff pretending to do that and threatening you, just cuz it took less access to show a threat than follow through. Pre-ransomware days shit. "Pay the FBI $300 via wire transfer to avoid criminal penalties" kinda shit.

[–] maxwells_daemon@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You mean the one Black Mirror episode that shocked no one?

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 3 points 3 days ago

It seems to have at least inspired a few.

[–] MTK@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

That just sounds like a regular Teams meeting

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This isn't new. Anyone who doesn't have their webcams covered with white tape is an idiot

[–] Cybersec@piefed.social 11 points 3 days ago

My Lenovo laptop has a physical sliding switch that covers the camera and it’s a great feature.

Yeah I'm going to need you to send me a copy that way I can add it to my rotation.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 3 days ago

Time to setup a machine that just plays 2 girls 1 cup on loop 24/7.