Author Topic: Webcam activated despite no program telling it to.  (Read 1678 times)

I'm only concerned as I'd recently had a falling out with several internet users who have periodically harassed me and friends. I looked to my webcam, a 'Logitech' of sorts that plugs in and all. It wasn't on my computer monitor, because I'm already skeptical as it is, but was facing my keyboard and hands. The green light was on, signifying that the camera had been activated and was in use. I didn't do this, and there was absolutely no program on that I can think responsible. I did have it face myself at one point for a short period before unplugging it, which was probably a big mistake on my end if something malicious is going on. But I did, and now I am frightful that it could be an issue. Should I really be worried?

IF someone was actually seeing that, you have bigger things to be concerned about than whether or not someone saw your face
did you download anything any of these "internet users" sent you links to?

put a thick wad of tape over it

did you download anything any of these "internet users" sent you links to?
important question




IF someone was actually seeing that, you have bigger things to be concerned about than whether or not someone saw your face
did you download anything any of these "internet users" sent you links to?
Never. Most recently downloaded things are The Powder Toy and a Hitfilm update. I can't be certain they're the cause of it either, or that they've tracked my location. But I suppose it's possible..? That's just even more worrying.
unplug it?
I had done so immediately after.
« Last Edit: October 22, 2016, 03:25:18 PM by Doctor Disco »

put a thick wad of tape over it
Yeah this, somebody might be watching you.

IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO COVER YOUR INNER CAMERA WITH TAPE UNLESS YOU ARE USING IT FOR PERSONAL REASONS.

whip your richard out when it turns on

that's why you unplug your camera when you're not using it lol.

Have you tried turning it off and on?

too late, they've already plastered images of you all over times square. sorry

your soul has already been taken by the cyber monsters.

dive into your monitor to begin the quest of retrieving your soul.

Try malewarebytes. It may or may not catch something.