Comment on Apple T2 Security Chip: Security Overview [pdf]parentComments−pwinnski7yTo prevent nefarious software from listening in unknown to you.−nabla97yWhy it needs to go trough security chip?Laptop closed -> microphone cut off does not need complex logic. It's just simple switch.−davemp7yHardware switches are more expensive and less durable.−vokep7ythe NSA/CIA/3LA can't backdoor a physical switch−bunnycorn7yWhy not?Do you have schematics of your laptop?
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To prevent nefarious software from listening in unknown to you.
Why it needs to go trough security chip?
Laptop closed -> microphone cut off does not need complex logic. It's just simple switch.
Hardware switches are more expensive and less durable.
the NSA/CIA/3LA can't backdoor a physical switch
Why not?
Do you have schematics of your laptop?