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  • April 23, 2020
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Can a hacker install malware on my pc and record me from my camera

Best answer by TripleHelix

Hello @kjcuser 

 

A hacker is unlikely but if you download a malicious file and it installs yes it’s possible, but in most cases WSA would detect the malicious file before it has a chance to install!

 

 

Just some info: https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-know-my-webcam-has-not-been-hacked

 

HTH,

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  • April 23, 2020

Hello @kjcuser 

 

A hacker is unlikely but if you download a malicious file and it installs yes it’s possible, but in most cases WSA would detect the malicious file before it has a chance to install!

 

 

Just some info: https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-know-my-webcam-has-not-been-hacked

 

HTH,