That's an advertisement feature on behalf of John Lewis. Doesn't mean to say it's not accurate but it's as well to be aware of the difference between this and 'real' editorial. I'm sure someone could grab your camera and use it against you, but you'd have to be either terribly unlucky or at risk in the first place because of your occupation. IMHO.
Rob ----------------- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie Author of The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing <http://bluffers.com/product/bluffers-guide-fishing/> and 101 Things to do in a Shed <http://www.amazon.co.uk/101-Things-To-Do-Shed/dp/0091906113> On Thu, 24 Oct 2019 at 09:14, 'andrew lancaster' via Sussex Mac User Group < [email protected]> wrote: > I have just read yet another article which suggests placing tape over > cameras and microphones on computers, tablets and phones. Is this really a > good plan? Can hackers really access and use cameras without the owner > being aware? I’d not be thrilled walking about with a bit of tape stuck to > the front of my iPhone. And I bet it would okay havoc with face recognition > ... > > > https://www.telegraph.co.uk/insurance/home/john-lewis/how-to-stay-safe-online/?WT.mc_id=tmgspk_fbppc_2670_AtBV7prHQ9Vk&utm_source=tmgspk&utm_medium=fbppc&utm_content=2670&utm_campaign=tmgspk_fbppc_2670_AtBV7prHQ9Vk&pso=1 > > > Andrew > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/49E70B56-633D-4B83-A389-A8C7EDD472F8%40mac.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/49E70B56-633D-4B83-A389-A8C7EDD472F8%40mac.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/CADm1gJ7f7yp83XH_G7AeBEjavTb3iXfhusZ660cmzdcot%2B7JOA%40mail.gmail.com.
