Hi,
How can I know if my camera has been hacked? Even though I posses webroot.
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There is really no way to "scan" a camera but there are a couple of options.
A hard reset is the easiest for most users to perform, just bear in mind that a reset can wipe pictures, preferences, settings, etc. on the device. Make sure you have copies of anything important on the device.
Flashing the firmware carries a lot more risk and there is the potential to turn your camera into a pretty brick. If you have never flashed firmware before find somebody that can sit with you and help!
A hard reset is the easiest for most users to perform, just bear in mind that a reset can wipe pictures, preferences, settings, etc. on the device. Make sure you have copies of anything important on the device.
Flashing the firmware carries a lot more risk and there is the potential to turn your camera into a pretty brick. If you have never flashed firmware before find somebody that can sit with you and help!
+28Most, if not all, PC cameras have a light that is turned on if the camera is on. If that light is off, you should be ok. However, I would suggest getting a cover for your camera. You can go the home made route and use a post-it note. Although they do make covers specifically for cameras on laptops and monitors that are flat. They're made to slide open when you want to use it, and slide close when you aren't. A lot of companies give these away as swag, so you might be able to get one for free. However, they should be pretty cheap on Amazon or at a Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, etc.
NicCrockett | NicCrockett.me
+54I have a piece of electrical insulation tape over mine, nothing can see through that.
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NicCrockett | NicCrockett.me
+62Jasper_The_Rasper wrote:
I have a piece of electrical insulation tape over mine, nothing can see through that.
Ditto, I have got the electrical black tape over my Mac's camera.. 😂
Windows Insider, iMac 2021 27 in i5 Retina 5, iMac OS Sequoia (15.4.2), Security: iPads, W 1p0 & (VM:15), ALIENWARE 17R4, W10 Workstation, ALIENWARE 15 R6, W11, Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ Internet Security Complete (Android Samsung Galaxy Ultra Note 23, Webroot Beta Tester. Security
I use a little square piece of a post-it note. The camera is covered but I still see the green light. This is what they would see:
Late 2015 ~ 5K ~ 27 inch iMac ~ macOS Catalina 10.15.7 ~ Clone & Backup with: SuperDuper - Time Machine & iCloud. PWM: RoboForm. 👁¿👁 Spam Annihilater 👁¿👁
+63You guys are so paranoid! I don't put anything over my Camera! LOL
Daniel - Microsoft MVP Consumer Security (2012-2016) Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Moto G9 Plus OS 11. "Take Them to the Train Station" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish I could get a square piece of post-it note with cheeks on it so that is what they only will see. I'm not talking about cheeks on the face either! ROFL.
Late 2015 ~ 5K ~ 27 inch iMac ~ macOS Catalina 10.15.7 ~ Clone & Backup with: SuperDuper - Time Machine & iCloud. PWM: RoboForm. 👁¿👁 Spam Annihilater 👁¿👁
+62TripleHelix wrote:
You guys are so paranoid! I don't put anything over my Camera! LOL
ROFLMHO!
Windows Insider, iMac 2021 27 in i5 Retina 5, iMac OS Sequoia (15.4.2), Security: iPads, W 1p0 & (VM:15), ALIENWARE 17R4, W10 Workstation, ALIENWARE 15 R6, W11, Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ Internet Security Complete (Android Samsung Galaxy Ultra Note 23, Webroot Beta Tester. Security
+28NicCrockett | NicCrockett.me
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