Say, if the lens cover is not on, but you have not invited anyone to view it-can they hack into it?
2006-09-04 04:06:06 · 17 answers · asked by sophiensamsmom 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I'm not sure about the exactly configuration of your webcam, but it depends. If the camera is physically unplugged, it's impossible for anyone to view it.
If the camera cable is connected to your computer and you are actively connected to a network (such as the Internet), it is possible for your camera to be accessed. However, this depends on the security of your computer - whether you have a good firewall, whether you're clean of viruses and spyware, etc.
To be safe...just unplug your camera when it's not being used.
2006-09-04 04:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by Wobbly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes im sure the government or a smart hacker can, i was watching a program on tv a few years ago and the fbi and cia can actually hook up a program that connects to youre cable going to youre tv, and use youre tv like a camera and look at whats going on in youre house whether the tv is even turned on. now thats scary, think of all the things that goes on in an average persons bedroom.
2006-09-04 04:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes some ppl do know how to do that I don't know how it is done but yes there are ppl out there that can and will be care full!!! if you have lost the cover I would put a black piece of cloth over it when not in use!!! watch out for the ppl that say no they maybe one of those who can do it!!!
2006-09-04 04:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by goldenchild 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows, why would someone want to hack into something - that is illegal and wrong any way you look at it.
2006-09-04 04:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anyone can hack your computer then they can take control of peripherals attached.
2006-09-04 04:09:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sassy Domains 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'd have to hack your messenger program, which should be running.
If you have a firewall it should be no problem.
2006-09-04 04:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but very unlikely that it would actually happen. Get a firewall if you are that worried.
2006-09-04 04:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe so, especially if you have the lens cap on.
2006-09-04 04:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by KIT-KAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there might be away but if you run virus protection and a firewall there should be no way. and if your really worried about it turn off your computer
2006-09-04 04:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are viruses that will allow someone to, Yes
2006-09-04 04:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋