A built-in camera is a camera integrated directly into a device rather than connected as a separate peripheral. It can capture images or video, support video calls, scan objects, or provide input to software. A device may include multiple cameras positioned to view different directions.
In cyber security, a built-in camera is a sensor that can expose private images or reveal a user’s surroundings if accessed without permission. Attackers may try to abuse vulnerable software, stolen credentials, or excessive app permissions to reach a camera. Defenses include installing updates, limiting camera permissions to trusted apps, reviewing access indicators, and disabling or covering the camera when it is not needed.