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Technology@beehaw.org · 2 months ago

Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn

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Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn

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Technology@beehaw.org · 2 months ago

A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.

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Zark Muckerberg cover his webcam for a reason.
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  That photo is why I’ve covered my cameras, if that creepy spying fuck does it, there must be a reason.

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