Solved If I supposed I have been hacked ? (Question about the webcam)

[HpBaxxter]

If I supposed I have been hacked ? and the hacker can command my laptop
If he opend my webcam to watch me (Which its integrated ) will the webcam light be on ? (The webcam have a light and it be on when I open it )
Sorry for my English hehe

 

[DustSailor]

Scan for malware: Microsoft Safety Scanner - Antivirus | Remove Spyware, Malware, Viruses Free
Yes, the light should be on. You sound a little paranoid

Make sure computer is completely updated (makes attacks harder). Try malwarebytes free to use as a deeper scan (but efficient and lightweight): Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - CNET Download.com

 

[Layback Bear]

I suggest using this site.
Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

 

[DustSailor]

I suggest using this site.
Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

Hey Jack,
your link transfers to CNET, same site I posted

 

[PSCO2007]

Jack's link goes to MalwaresBytes on my comp, not Cnet.

With sites like Cnet, if the OP doesn't check "custom" and uncheck all the crap, he'll be uninstalling all the junk.

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

 

[DustSailor]

Jack's link goes to MalwaresBytes on my comp, not Cnet.

With sites like Cnet, if the OP doesn't check "custom" and uncheck all the crap, he'll be uninstalling all the junk.

Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

Hey mate. Click Jack's link. Now scroll down to 'free malwarebytes download'. Where does the link go? Not trying to rub it in, but it does go to the same place CNET

Feel free to post info that you feel may help the OP. He is thinking he might have been hacked. Anyone have any more suggestions for the guy?

 

[PSCO2007]

This is what I get, when I scroll down and click Free Download:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free Download and Reviews - Fileforum

 

[DustSailor]

Just a mirror. Malwarebytes uses many different ones. CNET is just as good, or you can use fileforum. same item gets downloaded (but never directly from malwarebytes.org)

 

[PSCO2007]

Okay - just hope the OP checks "custom." and avoids all the crap.

 

[Layback Bear]

I do understand what DustSailor has pointed out. It didn't use to do that. I will keep looking.

 

[Layback Bear]

Another choice. It is getting very hard to find a clean download for Malwarebytes Anti Marware (free) So watch very closely for all the little hidden extras.
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75 - FileHippo.com

 

[DustSailor]

How to Avoid Installing Junk Programs When Downloading Free Software

 

[HpBaxxter]

Hello guys ,thanks for the reply
Im not hacked yet (I think so hehehe) .÷ I have NIS 2014 and the free malwarebytes .
but Im asking if in some say I have been hacked and I don't know, and the hacker want to watch me,will the light turn on too ? If it will trun on too that's good it means Ill know Im hacked

 

[DustSailor]

Yes, the light will be on. Keep in mind that software may at times use the camera, but rarely, and you'd need specific software. Most people wont be able/want to hack you just to watch you, unless you're a girl and you like to change in front of your computer for some reason. And if someone you don't know gets a glimpse of your netherlands, it won't do any actual harm, other than being uncomfortable. Better not to worry about those silly things than live in fear, I say

If you are worried about it, turn your camera away from any area that you change in, and if you like being clothless, turn it completely around when not in use. If it is built in, close the lid.

 

[HpBaxxter]

the cam is integrate on the laptop
some I change my clothes in front of pc
that's why Im worry

 

[DustSailor]

hope this helps!

 

[HpBaxxter]

It did lol
I close it sometimes, I said sometimes and not all the time I do change hehe
And I don't any one to watch me not just when Im getting change

 

[DustSailor]

I know. If you remember enough to check the camera light, you can remember well enough to close the lid. If you want to make sure no malware or hackers get into your system, make sure you have an antivirus installed. I use Security essentials - you can use whatever. Don't install more than one, because they each conflict with others if you have multiples installed on your computer. Malwarebytes is just a scan, so it is fine to double up. you can use that scan every so often, each week, month, or as needed, but an antivirus will usually scan automatically without you noticing to keep you safe. And unviewable.

Cheers!

 

[HpBaxxter]

Ok lets back to the question, will the light be on ot not ?

 

[DustSailor]

I've already previously answered that... twice in fact

...Yes, the light should be on. ...

Yes, the light will be on. ...

After looking it up, it will most definitely be on, every time. Try it out... open a camera application and watch the light