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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Gary on Jun 18, 2013, 12:24:45

Title: Chrome flash flaw allows webcam spying.
Post by: Gary on Jun 18, 2013, 12:24:45
A security flaw thought to have been fixed by Adobe in October 2011 has reappeared thanks to a new vulnerability involving Flash Player browser plug-ins.

The as yet unpatched vulnerability creates a means to seize control of webcams without permission before siphoning off video and audio from victims' PCs. The clickjack-style flaw was uncovered by security consultant Egor Homakov, who developed a harmless proof-of-concept exploit to underline his concerns and push for an early fix.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/18/flash_webcam_flaw/