Web cam switched on Is this a problem ?

Susan1942

I have just watched Rip Off Britain dealing with your details being put together and fraud
One of the things that came up was that fraudsters can even switch on your web cam remotely. Last week one day I noticed that my web cam light was on whilst using my laptop
I can't even remember what I need to do to switch it on. At the time I think I clicked and took a photo which is now in my pictures.
Do you think I have accidentally switched it on. I noted the light and then the sign in my task bar I then closed it down without thinking any more of it.
Now I am left wondering if this has got a more sinister reason.
Another problem this am is that the Norton has got an orange cross on it. When I open the web site it is telling me that everything is order. I did a quick scan anyway.
I would appreciate any advice you can give me Many thanks Sue

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Susan1942

Thanks No I was just worried that someone had access I can't find where or how to switch the web cam on Gone to Control panel and opened printers etc Shows the laptop but I can find how to open it It says hardware which tells me about the laptop but I have not seen anything that shows me how to switch it on .
Thanks anyway I do appreciate it.

tronator

Susan1942 wrote: »

I have just watched Rip Off Britain dealing with your details being put together and fraud
One of the things that came up was that fraudsters can even switch on your web cam remotely. Last week one day I noticed that my web cam light was on whilst using my laptop
I can't even remember what I need to do to switch it on. At the time I think I clicked and took a photo which is now in my pictures.
Do you think I have accidentally switched it on. I noted the light and then the sign in my task bar I then closed it down without thinking any more of it.
Now I am left wondering if this has got a more sinister reason.
Another problem this am is that the Norton has got an orange cross on it. When I open the web site it is telling me that everything is order. I did a quick scan anyway.
I would appreciate any advice you can give me Many thanks Sue

If you took a picture with your webcam, then it was you (or the software you used for it) who switched on the camera. As soon as you close that program, the light should have gone off.

enfield_freddy

windoze 10?

Susan1942

No it was windows 7. I noted that the web camera light was on then I saw a picture of me which it took I think I closed it down.
I still can't find how to switch the camera on. Unless there is a very simple way I would not have switched it on.
I have never used the web cam or used Skype etc. Just a mystery but have just seen the article on TV this am which made me wonder? Thanks for your advice Sue

bsod

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/executed_programs_list.html

there is probably a program on your taskbar relating to the camera, which may enable snapshots

RumRat

enfield_freddy wrote: »

windoze 10?

Windoze??????????? So last century, surely you've moved on from those days. You'll be putting M$ next, and really showing your age..;)

Susan1942

Thanks for your reply Obviously I have no cause to worry Sue

enfield_freddy

RumRat wrote: »

Windoze??????????? So last century, surely you've moved on from those days. You'll be putting M$ next, and really showing your age..;)

that is "retro" , now

Symantec

Susan1942 wrote: »

Another problem this am is that the Norton has got an orange cross on it. When I open the web site it is telling me that everything is order. I did a quick scan anyway.
I would appreciate any advice you can give me Many thanks Sue

Hi Susan1942,

Sorry for the inconvenience. May I know the name/version of Norton program you have? Also, could you let me know the message you see when you open Norton? I could help you with it.

Thanks!

Dinesh
Norton Support