Seriously? Lenovo AGAIN.

Oh, joy. Another security fuck-up from Lenovo. Apparently, some of their Linux-based webcams – the ones with that stupid little embedded controller – have a vulnerability that lets attackers pull off BadUSB attacks remotely. What does this *mean*, you ask? It means someone can reprogram those controllers and turn your webcam into… well, anything they damn well please. Keyloggers, malware delivery systems, remote control devices… the possibilities for screwing up your day are endless.

The problem is with how these webcams handle firmware updates – or rather, *don’t* handle them securely. A compromised system can inject malicious code and take over the whole damn thing. They’re talking about a potential supply chain attack too, because who knows what crap Lenovo shipped with pre-installed malware? It affects several models, so check the list if you actually care (which I doubt). The fix? Updates, naturally. Like that’ll ever happen in time for most of you.

Honestly, it’s just… pathetic. You buy a webcam to *see* things, not have it spy on you or brick your system. Get your shit together, Lenovo. And the rest of you? Stop trusting cheap hardware. You get what you pay for, and usually that’s a headache.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/08/linux-based-lenovo-webcams-flaw-can-be.html

Speaking of webcams, I once had to deal with a user who taped a piece of paper over their webcam “for security.” Then they complained the image was blurry when they tried to video conference. I swear, some people are beyond help. It’s like trying to explain quantum physics to a goldfish.

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