Regularly review which applications have permission to access your camera in your OS settings (Privacy & Security > Camera).
Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Look for processes named oddly, such as svchost.exe running from your Users folder, or winupdate.exe that isn't in System32. Real webcamjackers often use names that mimic Windows files.
If an attacker captures sensitive footage of you, they may use it for "sextortion," demanding money to keep the video private. 🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
Regularly review which applications have permission to access your camera in your OS settings (Privacy & Security > Camera).
Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Look for processes named oddly, such as svchost.exe running from your Users folder, or winupdate.exe that isn't in System32. Real webcamjackers often use names that mimic Windows files.
If an attacker captures sensitive footage of you, they may use it for "sextortion," demanding money to keep the video private. 🛡️ How to Protect Yourself