Webcam Security Risk
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10-06-20: Webcam Security Risk
Many of us now use some form of video conferencing in order to connect with family, friends, social clubs, business associates, and even our doctors (at least some of them, anyway), etc. That of course requires the use of a webcam. Thanks to Covid-19 webcam usage is now significantly higher than it was even on Jan. 1, 2020. Unfortunately, we now know that the bad actors have found yet another way to compromise security, by using your unsecured Webcam as the entry point to you and your device. But, thankfully, a very easy fix is available – all you have to do is cover the camera lens when it is not in use. On Tuesday 10/6/2020 ‘Review Geek’ posted an article that addresses the reasons why you need to cover your Webcam lens when it is not in use.
‘Review Geek’, a part of the ‘How-To Geek’ family, is tasked with evaluating, testing, and researching a wide variety of tech products across all the major platforms. Here is a link to the article containing the information about the risks and the solutions. We strongly recommend that you read the article and give serious consideration to implementing one of the solutions the author advocates.
https://www.reviewgeek.com/55779/why-you-should-consider-using-a-webcam-cover/
10-06-20: Webcam Security Risk
Many of us now use some form of video conferencing in order to connect with family, friends, social clubs, business associates, and even our doctors (at least some of them, anyway), etc. That of course requires the use of a webcam. Thanks to Covid-19 webcam usage is now significantly higher than it was even on Jan. 1, 2020. Unfortunately, we now know that the bad actors have found yet another way to compromise security, by using your unsecured Webcam as the entry point to you and your device. But, thankfully, a very easy fix is available – all you have to do is cover the camera lens when it is not in use. On Tuesday 10/6/2020 ‘Review Geek’ posted an article that addresses the reasons why you need to cover your Webcam lens when it is not in use.
‘Review Geek’, a part of the ‘How-To Geek’ family, is tasked with evaluating, testing, and researching a wide variety of tech products across all the major platforms. Here is a link to the article containing the information about the risks and the solutions. We strongly recommend that you read the article and give serious consideration to implementing one of the solutions the author advocates.
https://www.reviewgeek.com/55779/why-you-should-consider-using-a-webcam-cover/