Some experts see webcam covers as a final safeguard, while others don't see them as useful at all. (Photo: sorbetto via Getty Images) If you are paranoid about people seeing things they should not ...

Computer privacy is serious business, especially since hacking attempts can take control of your built-in webcam and even turn it on without your permission. It’s a fairly common tactic for ransomware ...

Does the black abyss of your webcam, and its potential for cyber-surveillance, make your hair stand on end? No one likes the feeling of being watched, especially after hearing horror stories of ...

Modern Windows PCs are packed with webcam privacy tools. Here’s what you need to know to get the most from them. Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, ...

As technology grows more and more sophisticated, so are the creepy ways that hackers can infiltrate your lives in ways you wouldn’t expect. Now alongside the more expected threats of credit card and ...

If you're aware of modern cybersecurity issues, then you're probably someone who wants a privacy cover on their webcam. There's nothing wrong with that in principle, but in some specific cases this ...

If you're worried about privacy, a webcam cover could make sense. But it could also break your MacBook's screen, and built-in macOS and hardware features mean that you don't need one anyway. You've ...

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Webcams are incredibly useful, but if not secured properly, they can also be a gateway to privacy breaches. The threats, from cyberattacks to unauthorized surveillance, are real, but you can prevent ...

In 2016, a photo of Mark Zuckerberg caught the Internet’s attention. The photo, which showed the Facebook CEO in the company’s corporate headquarters, seemed ordinary enough save for one detail: his ...