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Ok now i’m certain i have a hacker thanks to the detecters given by tinthle.
What are the best solutions to beat that , does this fire wall do it http://helpdesk.doit.wisc.edu/page.php?id=3487
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WhiteMateria wrote:
WebcamsI am addressing this issue first since it is a very serious issue. Instead of just text messaging it can involve a stalker having access to pictures and motion video of their victoms.
If YOU have a webcam installed on YOUR computer and if its unsecure it can be accessed by ANYONE, ANYWHERE!
In fact an unsecure webcam does not even need a trojan horse on your computer to exploit it. Even moreso here is the scary part – knowing what keywords to type into Google.com can produce results of thousands of unsecure webcams all across the world. Some of these webcams are public and meant to be viewed by anyone while others are private but unsecure. A stalker with access can move the cam around at their leasure, change resolution, brightness and darkness, and take screenshots – Pretty much anything the owner of the camera can do a person online can do!
Q: So what can one do to protect their webcam?
A1: Turn it off and cover the lens when not in use! (Webcam basics 101!)
A2: I will try to find links and resources on how to secure a webcam that is on if I can or if you know please post – I have never owned a webcam so a solution I can provide would not be the best source.wrote:Thanks so much for your valuable information you have shared with us.
I have small inquiry though. When I am on cam I usually keep an eye on the number of viewers and it’s usually one person who i talk with. Is that enough to be secured while we are on line.
Other wise I always log off and disconnect from internet when I don’t use it.
It would be so helpful if anyone helped me correcting my thoughts
WhiteMateria wrote:
WebcamsI am addressing this issue first since it is a very serious issue. Instead of just text messaging it can involve a stalker having access to pictures and motion video of their victoms.
If YOU have a webcam installed on YOUR computer and if its unsecure it can be accessed by ANYONE, ANYWHERE!
In fact an unsecure webcam does not even need a trojan horse on your computer to exploit it. Even moreso here is the scary part – knowing what keywords to type into Google.com can produce results of thousands of unsecure webcams all across the world. Some of these webcams are public and meant to be viewed by anyone while others are private but unsecure. A stalker with access can move the cam around at their leasure, change resolution, brightness and darkness, and take screenshots – Pretty much anything the owner of the camera can do a person online can do!
Q: So what can one do to protect their webcam?
A1: Turn it off and cover the lens when not in use! (Webcam basics 101!)
A2: I will try to find links and resources on how to secure a webcam that is on if I can or if you know please post – I have never owned a webcam so a solution I can provide would not be the best source.–
Thanks so much for your valuable information you have shared with us.
I have small inquiry though. When I am on cam I usually keep an eye on the number of viewers and it’s usually one person who i talk with. Is that enough to be secured while we are on line.
Other wise I always log off and disconnect from internet when I don’t use it.
It would be so helpful if anyone helped me correcting my thoughts!WhiteMateria wrote:WebcamsIf YOU have a webcam installed on YOUR computer and if its unsecure it can be accessed by ANYONE, ANYWHERE!
In fact an unsecure webcam does not even need a trojan horse on your computer to exploit it. Even moreso here is the scary part – knowing what keywords to type into Google.com can produce results of thousands of unsecure webcams all across the world. Some of these webcams are public and meant to be viewed by anyone while others are private but unsecure. A stalker with access can move the cam around at their leasure, change resolution, brightness and darkness, and take screenshots – Pretty much anything the owner of the camera can do a person online can do!
Q: So what can one do to protect their webcam?
A1: Turn it off and cover the lens when not in use! (Webcam basics 101!)
A2: I will try to find links and resources on how to secure a webcam that is on if I can or if you know please post – I have never owned a webcam so a solution I can provide would not be the best source.wrote:Would watching the Number viewing our cam enough to know if there is anyone watching or not???When we dont use the cam or mic , it’s always safe because they are in most cases not connected to line. But how abt when we are using it with our friends???
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tinethle, thanks so much for the valuable information and time you spent to deliver it to me. I really appreciate it.
membernc wrote:It could be possible that this “friend” has networked your computer to his. That would explain why you don’t have a trojan. Networking would allow him access to your computer. Then, with software, he could view your Message Archive without your password.In messenger go to Messenger–>Preferences–>Archive and uncheck the box for Enable Archiving.
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Do u think that is possible between two different countries?I have a fire wall on my pc too..Does that work good?
I will uncheck the enable archiving thing too.. Thank so much membernc!
I have but he answered in away that I wouldn’t know for sure. It confused me even more. I know it’s not our problem if he heard us talking private stuff or revealed some of our problems because it’s not our fault , i havn’t invited him to such private conversation..This friend is very good guy but still when I met him months ago I couldnt stop thinking of all my talks with my husband.. it’s silly and mean same time.
niq6566 wrote:Has your friend access to your computer or do you only know him over the internet?You made me realize something else.. In matter of two days i should take my laptop to maintenance. How can i make sure afterwards that there’s nothing being installed.. like sniffers?:confused:
I know i’m paranoid please endure with me but since i began suspecting my friend and i feel violated and feel to be more careful!Actually niq we both know this friend since years but he has no access to my computer. he lives in another town and I have never opened any attachmenet from him. I check my computer regularly and chase off any trojan or spayware. But I do know he knows more than he should and there’s no way me or my husband would have told him our own problems!!!!
It began one day on MSN while I was chatting with my husband and he was on line and we said our hellos and from that day i feel he spied on us!!I think the only interested people the ones who are suspecting their partners of having affairs on line!!
