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Camfecting: "They see us" from the cell phone camera - how to understand it and 4 ways to prevent it

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The same webcams set connecting us with our loved ones can put us in danger. And especially those of "Smart" cell phones is constantly… opposite us.


Εn through a pandemic, the stay of all of us in front of a screen became even bigger, whether it was a laptop, smartphone or other device. The habit, however, remained, and it continues. In practice though, this usually means that we also sit in front of a camera which, before the coronavirus pandemic, most of us did not use on a daily basis.

The same webcams They connect us with our loved ones but also help us participate remotely in professional online conferences. But these are also the cameras that can put us in danger. And especially those of "smart" mobile phones are constantly… in front of us.

Our subject is then concerned with the corresponding proof that the smartphone do they "listen" to us?

Information on the ways in which one can violate a webcam is very easy to find on the internet.

This action (camera breach) is commonly known internationally as “camfecting”Is made for:

  • cyber attack financially motivated
  • monitoring of user life from stalkers
  • intimidation from bullies
  • challenge of what is known to all of us now trol

As pointed out by the cybersecurity company ESET, the "camfecting ” it is not only an invasion of our privacy, but can seriously affect our mental health and well-being.

How to violate a web camera

Here are some ways in which they can invade your privacy through your cell phone camera:

  • Remote Access Trojans - RATs

This is a special type of malware that allows the attacker to remotely control the victim's machine or device. In his case camfecting is activated η camera of laptop or his smartphone without turning on the light next to the camera - which would indicate to the user that images are then captured and video files created.

  • Attack on CCTV surveillance cameras for home security

CCTV cameras are the ones that lead to monitoring screens of children and areas of the house, for our safety. And while they are designed to keep our families safer, smart people can easily exploit some vulnerabilities by catching passwords or by attacking an automated system trying out stolen passwords until they gain access.

How will we see if they have violated our camera

Here are four signs that our security camera has been compromised:

  • The camera light is on - although some hackers can hide their attacks by turning off the camera light, this is not always the case. If it lights up when not in use, the device may have been tampered with.
  • You find strange files on your computer - even if a hacker has stolen material from the camera, there may still be files stored on your computer. Take a look at anything unusual, especially in the folder of documents or videos on your hard drive.
  • There are some unusual applications on your system - one of the most common ways hackers record remotely through your camera is with a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Perform a malware scan and see if it alerts you to any software that should not be on your computer or device.
  • Your settings have changed - another thing common malware, such as RATs, commonly does is interfere with security software running on your machine or operating system to make their lives easier. Check if any security features are disabled.

How to protect yourself from the violation of our webcam

  1. We make sure that our computer, mobile phone or smart home device is always up to date with the latest newer software and has malware protection applications.
  2. Make sure they are protected from a strong and unique password or password, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA), if possible.
  3. We do not do click on links included in any communication with strangers.
  4. We cover the camera lens when we are not using it, although this will not prevent the experts from listening secretly through the microphone of the device.

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