<![CDATA[Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam]]>Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/rat-breeders-meet-the-men-who-spy-on-women-through-their-webcams/


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A woman unknowingly captured by her own webcam
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This is a really scary. A new breed of \"hackers\" are able to use sophisticated remote admin tools (RAT) to control a victim's computer to not only steal files, but to monitor the victim through their own computer's webcam.

Moral of the story:

1) Do NOT download anything from suspicious sites or sites marked as malicious or questionable by anti-virus computers

2) Never run any .EXE files downloaded from the Internet, unless you are very sure where they are from and what they do. Usually, hackers will seed P2P bittorrent or emule networks with these files mislabled as popular music or movie files.

3) Look out for the LED light on your webcam, if it lights up suddenly without you turning on your webcam. It could mean someone is controlling it. When buying computers or laptops with webcams, try to get a model with that LED light that warns you when the webcam is activated.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/52602/beware-of-hackers-monitoring-you-through-your-pc-s-webcamRSS for NodeSun, 16 Aug 2026 12:42:12 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2013 05:55:50 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:32:32 GMT]]>Hello! Yes, of course, there are excellent anti-virus programs [url]https://thinkmobiles.com/blog/best-free-antimalware/[/url ]Windows 7, which can be installed quietly, on a computer or laptops and with low system requirements. These antimalware tools that aims to protect casual web surfing from newest malicious threats like ransomware and adware. It detects all kinds of malware, and there are various types of scan (critical, full, direct) which is pretty handy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961290Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:32:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:46:08 GMT]]>My kids and my wife gave me this cute kitty cover last week.


https://postimg.cc/PvCnPx0B

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947300https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947300Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:46:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:05:34 GMT]]>I use small stickers to cover my laptop camera!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947198https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947198Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:05:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:59:30 GMT]]>

kimmy4\" post_id=\"1932244\" time=\"1567059175\" user_id=\"165797:

kelvintdg\" post_id=\"1930819\" time=\"1566478517\" user_id=\"153848:

You can always get a physical cover for the camera.... :))
https://postimg.cc/G4yPMmmX

Nice idea. 😂 Where can we get this thing??

Lazada~~~

Just search laptop camera cover~

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933139Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:59:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:55:17 GMT]]>You can always get a physical cover for the camera.... :))

https://postimg.cc/G4yPMmmX

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930819https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930819Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:55:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:50:41 GMT]]>

Brenda3700\" post_id=\"1930202\" time=\"1566270126\" user_id=\"165770:

threesix\" post_id=\"1929929\" time=\"1566176199\" user_id=\"180614:

[quote=Brenda3700 post_id=1928885 time=1565838458 user_id=165770]Good thing the camera on my laptop is broken, I was planning to have it fixed but now I'm not sure if I should.. these hackers needs to be caught.

Hi Brenda,
Have you tried to reinstall the hardware driver for the webcam?
Alternatively, you could purchase a USB webcam which you could unplug at anytime!

Hi, I'm not sure where I can find my hardware driver for the webcam. It all started when some horizontal lines started showing up on the screen of my laptop. I am considering of buying a USB webcam. Thanks for the advise![/quote]Are you on Windows 10 or Windows 7? You can refer to the link below:
https://mcci.com/support/guides/start-device-manager/

After you open that up, you should find your webcam installed under Camera (Windows 10) or Imaging Devices (Windows 7). Or if you find a a line that says other device with a question mark to the icon.

You can take a screenshot of that for me!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930657https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930657Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:50:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:56:39 GMT]]>

Brenda3700\" post_id=\"1928885\" time=\"1565838458\" user_id=\"165770:

Good thing the camera on my laptop is broken, I was planning to have it fixed but now I'm not sure if I should.. these hackers needs to be caught.
Hi Brenda,
Have you tried to reinstall the hardware driver for the webcam?
Alternatively, you could purchase a USB webcam which you could unplug at anytime!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1929929https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1929929Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:56:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:07:40 GMT]]>

alanrogger\" post_id=\"1926000\" time=\"1564729379\" user_id=\"180291:

I have been encountering with some problem in my skype because I noticed that my https://www.fixerrorcodes.net/blog/skype-mic-not-working-windows-10/ at all and I want this to be fixed so please help me to fix it.
Hello alanrogger, you should contact Skype support so you will get the right help. Their technical support team will help you with this issue. I used to have issues with my Skype and they were able to help me. Best of luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1926583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1926583Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:07:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:02:59 GMT]]>I have been encountering with some problem in my skype because I noticed that my https://www.fixerrorcodes.net/blog/skype-mic-not-working-windows-10/ at all and I want this to be fixed so please help me to fix it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1926000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1926000Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:02:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:33:57 GMT]]>best to be careful when installing stuff as some software comes with malware which can cause security breaches

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/977147https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/977147Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:33:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:36:54 GMT]]>safe sites are not safe at all…that is once they are compromised. But how many know they are?


so we still need protection for our com and mobiles.

Com - there are a bunch of free Antiviruses and anti malware kits.
Mobile - there are also a bunch that is free as well.

with the recent report from Mandiant on the hacking and monitoring of documents, some of the sites are nt even aware of it till reported in the report.

so better be safe than sorry.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/974642https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/974642Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:36:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:51:21 GMT]]>

insider:
Chief and limlim


Thanks for the advice but errr....I don't know how to comb for those 'sound' items in my system.

Basically my system is quite 'clean' one coz I am quite 'moron' in IT and so veli scared of virus. So the websites I enter are generally safe kinds.

I got my son to take a look to try to find the 'sound items' but he also can't figure it out.

Who will use a matured man 'cough cough' sound as a 'signal' for incoming notice huh? The only social media that I use is Skype and nothing else. I dont even have Facebook, MSN, and whatnots. My Skype sound is the 'ding ding ding' one veli pleasant. That 'cough cough' sound is quite 'eerie'...

PS:
Tried to comb internet for a solution. Then saw the search results with mainly 'cough syrup' etc and so gave up...
the moment you mention cough cough sound what comes to mind is ICQ or Skype. Then you mention after checking thoruoghly also cannot find anything, sound so weird and scary leh....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968644Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:51:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:46:25 GMT]]>For me, I would just fold down the screen of my lappy whenever I am done with it. So there is no way it can capture anything that happens inside my room. 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968639https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968639Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:46:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:21:28 GMT]]>Oh ya… I missed out skype when talking about messaging Apps…


I forgot whether it is Skype or some other App but IIRC there’s one using man cough cough sound… mebbe ask you to top up credit or updates kind of thing… but I may be wrong thou… mebbe you can try uninstall skype and check if problem persist?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968570https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968570Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:21:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:45:05 GMT]]>

insider:
I very dinosaur wan coz of dont have and dont make use of many modern gadgets, incl webcams (not even when my daughter is in UK. I only webcam with her ONCE so far via my son's laptop). Basically a follower of 'Simple Life' and so resist 'burdens'.


Maybe some of you can help me with a strange whatever in my system.

There's a 'coughing sound' hidden in my system.

This sound will appear very randomly.

Sometimes a few hours it sounds and sometimes can be a few days.

I tried to scan for this whatever and never successful.

How to erase this huh other than reformatting my whole system?

PS:
Can be sometimes quite startling at night when I work half way then this matured man 'cough! cough' comes along. My friend was joking with me \"Are you sure the sound is from your system?\"
You very spiritual, generous with analysis and giving advices. Maybe someone from another realm needs your help and trying to connect with you? :nailbite: :siam:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968342Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:45:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:51:53 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
dasalo:

Can I just put a sticker over the webcam and does that solve everything?


🤷

Low tech, but very effective 🙂

Don't forget to cover the mic too.

The other option is to wear a mask every time you use the computer. :siam:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968290Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:51:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:38:51 GMT]]>Chief and limlim


Thanks for the advice but errr…I don’t know how to comb for those ‘sound’ items in my system.

Basically my system is quite ‘clean’ one coz I am quite ‘moron’ in IT and so veli scared of virus. So the websites I enter are generally safe kinds.

I got my son to take a look to try to find the ‘sound items’ but he also can’t figure it out.

Who will use a matured man ‘cough cough’ sound as a ‘signal’ for incoming notice huh? The only social media that I use is Skype and nothing else. I dont even have Facebook, MSN, and whatnots. My Skype sound is the ‘ding ding ding’ one veli pleasant. That ‘cough cough’ sound is quite ‘eerie’…

PS:
Tried to comb internet for a solution. Then saw the search results with mainly ‘cough syrup’ etc and so gave up…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968286Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:38:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:24:43 GMT]]>insider, could it be some instant messaging apps running on your computer? like QQ, MSN messager, ICQ or the like? whenever there is a system broadcast message or someone send you a msg, it will make some sound.


Mebbe you didn’t install it, but someone else does it or you install by accidents on visiting some websites?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968241Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:24:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:46:10 GMT]]>

insider:
...

There's a 'coughing sound' hidden in my system.

This sound will appear very randomly.

Sometimes a few hours it sounds and sometimes can be a few days.

I tried to scan for this whatever and never successful.

How to erase this huh other than reformatting my whole system?

PS:
Can be sometimes quite startling at night when I work half way then this matured man 'cough! cough' comes along. My friend was joking with me \"Are you sure the sound is from your system?\"
I've never heard a \"cough! cough!\" from my computers. Could it be an audio sound assigned to some MS Windows actions/notifications? You may want to go through the list of sounds assigned to various activities in Windows to see if you find that sound.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968228https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968228Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:46:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:43:00 GMT]]>

dasalo:
Can I just put a sticker over the webcam and does that solve everything?


🤷
Low tech, but very effective 🙂

Don't forget to cover the mic too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968225Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:43:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:32:00 GMT]]>Can I just put a sticker over the webcam and does that solve everything?


🤷

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968220https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968220Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:32:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beware of hackers monitoring you through your PC's webcam on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:30:22 GMT]]>I very dinosaur wan coz of dont have and dont make use of many modern gadgets, incl webcams (not even when my daughter is in UK. I only webcam with her ONCE so far via my son’s laptop). Basically a follower of ‘Simple Life’ and so resist ‘burdens’.


Maybe some of you can help me with a strange whatever in my system.

There’s a ‘coughing sound’ hidden in my system.

This sound will appear very randomly.

Sometimes a few hours it sounds and sometimes can be a few days.

I tried to scan for this whatever and never successful.

How to erase this huh other than reformatting my whole system?

PS:
Can be sometimes quite startling at night when I work half way then this matured man ‘cough! cough’ comes along. My friend was joking with me "Are you sure the sound is from your system?"

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968217https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/968217Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:30:22 GMT