[PSA] Just a reminder to many of you out there. Don't forget to put a piece of tape over your webcam if it's integrated into your computer. (Conspiracy)
submitted 9.8 years ago by jasenlee
They can easily be hacked giving a full window into your home. I've noticed many friends lately who are getting lax about this so I thought I'd throw out a reminder.
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rape_train 9.8 years ago
Just disable the device or delete the driver.
timsandtoms 9.8 years ago
If you can disable it with software, they can re-enable it with software.
You're kinda dumb.
You remove the driver.
GeorgeMcFly 9.8 years ago
Get a new computer perhaps. End of Financial Year Specials?
...the driver, which is just software, and can be reinstalled? That driver? There's no reason that they couldn't detect and install the appropriate driver for your webcam.
You don't know what you're talking about.
What are you replying to?
Would you mind explaining it to me? If there's something I'm misunderstanding, I'd much rather be wrong than ignorant.
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rape_train ago
Just disable the device or delete the driver.
timsandtoms ago
If you can disable it with software, they can re-enable it with software.
rape_train ago
You're kinda dumb.
You remove the driver.
GeorgeMcFly ago
Get a new computer perhaps. End of Financial Year Specials?
timsandtoms ago
...the driver, which is just software, and can be reinstalled? That driver? There's no reason that they couldn't detect and install the appropriate driver for your webcam.
rape_train ago
You don't know what you're talking about.
GeorgeMcFly ago
What are you replying to?
timsandtoms ago
Would you mind explaining it to me? If there's something I'm misunderstanding, I'd much rather be wrong than ignorant.