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    Are webcams secure?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gamerdan1, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. gamerdan1

    gamerdan1 Notebook Guru

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    I want to get a T61 with a webcam but I'm concerned that webcams are not secure from hackers. Are webcams secure? Is there any way to shut it off?
     
    gamerdan1, Jul 15, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Nope...they can hack your webcam and take your (naked) pics!!





















































    Kidding. It's only as secure as your computer. Is your computer secure?
     
    f4ding, Jul 15, 2007
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  3. poky

    poky Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bet you've already watch Die Hard 4!
    How about just put a dirt tape on it?
     
    poky, Jul 15, 2007
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    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    I would think they are fairly secure, but if some hacker who really knew what they were doing could probably... well... hack it. The question you may want to ask yourself is... Are there any really smart hackers that want to look at me? The answer is probably no. Unless you are some famous actor or political figure.
     
    stallen, Jul 15, 2007
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