Usually during recording, the browser indicates that we are being tapped - a red dot is displayed, symbolizing the recording. The vulnerability in Google Chrome, however, makes the user is eavesdropping, but he does not know because the warning light is not there. And the microphone is working.

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Eavesdropping on Google Chrome is possible if the site uses WebRTC. This is a free, open project that provides protocols for real-time audio and video communications. " The problem is that WebRTC has some vulnerability to hide the recording information. In theory, internet criminals can make use of this.

This does not mean, however, that the recording is turned on by itself. First, the potential victim must allow the site to use the built-in microphone device. However, if someone unwittingly clicks "let" (thinking: after all, how will they record me, then I will see a dot) - it may be eavesdropping and not even notice.

So theoretically enough is enough to allow one wrong (but not suspicious) page to regret later.

Interestingly, Google knows about the vulnerability, but does not intend to eliminate it. Why? According to the company, the fault is the same user who has allowed the site to burn. And theoretically something in it. However, it is impossible to hide that there is something disturbing and inappropriate in that the browser is prone to tampering so that the red dot can be hidden.

How to protect yourself? First and foremost, do not allow parties who do not need access to a microphone or webcam. Just in case, you should also cover the camera and the microphone so that in the case of insidious attack the offender could not hear or see us. No, it's not paranoia - the biggest ones in the world are using it. 

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