Linux Webcams Weaponized to Inject Keystrokes and Execute Attacks

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Linux Webcams Weaponized to Inject Keystrokes and Execute Attacks

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Linux Webcams Weaponized to Inject Keystrokes and Execute Attacks Security researchers have uncovered a concerning vulnerability that transforms everyday USB webcams into covert attack tools capable of injecting malicious keystrokes and executing unauthorized commands on connected computers. This groundbreaking discovery represents the first documented case of weaponizing USB devices already attached to systems that were not originally designed for malicious purposes. Researchers Jesse Michael a...

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