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by Udo_Schmitz 2902 days ago
Concerned only pre-2009 models or earlier, needed physical access as well. AFAICR.
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Correct, since 2009 roughly, the sensor power was tied into the LED, so if the sensor had enough power to register an image, the LED would have to be on. Apple modified the circuitry specifically because of the old exploit.