How to tell if someone is watching you through your device's camera

Camfecting, the practice used by cybercriminals to gain remote στη κάμερας της συσκευής σας, δεν είναι “απλώς” εισβολή στην ιδιωτική σας ζωή – μπορεί να επηρεάσει σοβαρά την ψυχική σας and your finances.

See how you can protect your laptop camera.

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As part of our digital lives, we are increasingly sitting in front of a screen, whether it is a laptop, smartphone or other device. This usually means that we are also sitting in front of a camera which, before the pandemic, most of us rarely used.

But while webcams can be a line of contact with friends and family in situations like pandemics but also a way of engaging in professional web conferencing from wherever we are, these webcams can also put us at risk.

Whether they are financially motivated cybercriminals, stalkers watching us, bullies trying to intimidate us, trolls trying to provoke us or just weird guys, the tools and information on how to break a webcam is very easy. to find them on the internet.

This automatically means that we all need to be more aware of such risks and take steps to improve our online privacy and security. Many of these measures are just common sense.

Some of them we must learn to apply.

The truth is that "camfecting" is not just an invasion of your privacy. It can seriously affect your mental health and well-being. For every psychologically unstable person who has been arrested and imprisoned, there are many more out there who are still watching the digital world looking for victims.

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When it comes to cyber threats, attackers often have the most paperwork in their hands. They choose when and how to hit. And they need to be lucky only once in order for their investment of time and resources to pay off. A cybercrime shadow economy worth trillions a year provides them with all the tools and know-how they need to launch attacks.

Here are some ways in which they can invade your privacy:

Remote Access Trojans (Remote Access Trojans - RATs) is a special type software that allows the attacker to remotely control the victim's machine or device. That way they could activate the camera without turning on the light next to the camera, record and then send the video files to themselves.

The exploits that exploit vulnerabilities is theoretically another way in which hackers could gain control of the webcam to invade people's privacy.

The software contains errors because it is written by humans. And some of these bugs can be exploited to help malicious actors compromise devices remotely. Apple recently paid a researcher over US$100.000 for a that he found in macOS, which could allow camera hacking, for example.

If we do not keep our computers, Macs and devices up to date with the latest software and operating system versions, criminals can take advantage of them.

Exposed home security appliances are a slightly different case, but still pose a significant risk to privacy.
These are the cameras CCTV, baby monitors and other devices that are increasingly part of the smart home. However, although they are designed to keep our families safer, they could be intercepted by attackers. This could be done by exploiting some vulnerabilities, as above, or by simply guessing our passwords, or by attacking brute-force through automated software that tests stolen passwords on new accounts to see if we have reused them.

Keep your mind on the light: How to check if someone may have broken your camera

Unfortunately, many hackers live in countries that turn a blind eye to such activities - especially when committed by professional cybercriminals who seek to blackmail their victims or sell personal information online.

Here are some signs that your security camera has been compromised:

- The camera indicator light comes on - although some hackers can hide their attacks by turning off the camera light, this is not always the case. If it lights up when not in use, the device may have been tampered with.
- You find strange files on your computer - even if a hacker has stolen material from the camera, there may still be files stored on your computer. Take a look at anything unusual, especially in the document or video folders section of your hard drive.
- There are some unusual applications in your system - one of the most common ways hackers record remotely through your camera is with a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Perform a malware scan and see if it alerts you to any software that should not be on your computer or device.
- Your settings have changed - Another thing that malware usually does, such as RATs, is interfering with security software running on your machine or operating system to make their lives easier. Check if any security features are disabled.

How to prevent your webcam from being compromised

1. Make sure your computer, mobile phone or smart home device is always up to date with the latest software and malware protection applications.
2. Make sure they are protected by a strong and unique password or passphrase, and audited two (2FA), if possible.
3. Do not do on links in any communication with strangers.
4. Lastly, cover your camera lens when not in use, though this will not prevent criminals from eavesdropping on your microphone.

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