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I can't remember what website I was on but a window popped up asking me to allow permission to use my camera and microphone. I had no clue that such a thing is possible. Since it is possible, it is also possible that a website can use your camera and microphone without your permission.

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767?hl=en

Maybe this is why Steve Jobs didn't like Adobe FlashPlayer.

http://help.adobe.com/en_US/FlashPlayer/LSM/WS6aa5ec234ff3f285139dc56112e3786b68c-7ff8.html

It's in our phones too.

http://www.techdirt.com/blog/wireless/articles/20110417/21485513927/smartphone-apps-quietly-using-phone-microphones-cameras-to-gather-data.shtml

Duct tape is the answer.
 
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