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Webcam Safety

gaeilgebeo · 2011-06-13 16:31:17

I have a quick query about my built-in webcam on my new laptop. There is no LED light on it to tell me when it's on. I have heard horror stories about websites hacking into webcams and streaming people. Can this happen? What can I do to be safe? Thanks in advance. :)

13-06-2011 4:31pm

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gaeilgebeo

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I have a quick query about my built-in webcam on my new laptop.
There is no LED light on it to tell me when it's on.
I have heard horror stories about websites hacking into webcams and streaming people.
Can this happen?
What can I do to be safe?
Thanks in advance.

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#2 13-06-2011 5:21pm

Big Lar

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Tadaaaaa !

Old willie warmers can also be used

Or paper tape

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#3 13-06-2011 8:10pm

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you could also just disable the driver in windows and enable when you need it.

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#4 13-06-2011 9:18pm

GarIT

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It's unlikely that it would happen but if having a good internet security package would prevent it being done by malware. Once your protected from malware they would have to specifically target you for it to work and that's a lot less likely.

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#5 13-06-2011 11:43pm

MichealKenny

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I think everyone fears this, but, what have you got to hide gaeilgebeo?

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#6 14-06-2011 3:24am

T0mmyM

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As mentioned device manager will make your webcam alot more security. You can re-enable it when you need it.

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#7 14-06-2011 7:12pm

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a little bit of brown tape does the job nicely

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