August 12, 2025
BadCam BadUSB Attack Turns Linux Webcams Into Threats
The newly discovered BadCam BadUSB attack exposes a dangerous flaw in certain Linux-based webcams. Security researchers warn that the vulnerability could allow attackers to reprogram webcams into malicious USB devices, enabling persistent threats that survive even after system reinstallation. This finding has raised concerns over USB device trust and firmware security. How the BadCam Attack Works Security firm Eclypsium identified
