InvisiMole spyware turns affected computer into video camera

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  1. Layback Bear
    Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       New #10

    I recommend being very careful with any Smart Device such as your T.V. or any IOT devices.


    Just because one turns off such options on a device doesn't necessary mean the options stay off.


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  3. michael diemer
    Posts : 503
    Windows 7 x64 SP1
       New #11

    I bought a monitor that doesn't have a camera lens. So, unless there is software that can act as a camera even on my monitor, I'm guessing I'm safe. Especially as I'm Linux 90% of the time.
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