In Windows 10X, a security indicator will appear to indicate that the computer’s camera is working. Developer Gustave Monce spoke about this in his Twitter .
Monsay has reviewed the disclosed beta version of Microsoft’s operating system. The specialist drew attention to the indicator with the image of the camera icon, which appeared on the OS control panel. According to him, the icon lights up every time the user turns on the webcam on their PC.
The developer stated that the new 10X feature will allow users to protect against unauthorized access to personal information. Applications infected with viruses can activate the camera without the knowledge of the computer owner and obtain certain personal data – video and sound.
The author praised Microsoft for the innovation and suggested that a similar function should appear in the operating system, notifying that the microphone is on. The innovations described by the developer are already being used in smartphones. For example, in iOS 14, when using the camera and microphone, the system will notify the user through colored dots on the iPhone screen.
Previously, IT professionals found protection against device theft in Windows 10X. If the user wants to reset the OS to factory settings and erase the computer’s memory, the system will ask him to enter a password. Windows 10X is slated for low-performance laptops mid-2021.