Camfecting is when a hacker takes control of your webcam with your knowledge or your permission. A webcam privacy cover can help stop that. Amazingly I read that hackers can not only get into your computer and turn on your webcam, but more advanced hackers can turn on your webcam without the “on” light illuminating! Here are two ways to prevent hacker from looking through your camera, even if they turn it on. For notebook, laptop, tablet, etc, where the camera is built into the lid, there’s the webcam cover slide. It’s thin, and didn’t affect the lid from closing all the way on my Acer Chromebook. The Webcam Cover can be opened or closed with just one simple finger movement. The company6 says it can be easily applied and removed from the device without any traces. There are many choice over at Amazon, some as cheap as a dollar each when you buy six pack. Check them out at this link:
https://amzn.to/3oOPDPj As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
If you have an stand alone webcam there’s a pretty good chance it’s from Logitech. They sell
an amazing amount of webcams. Some of their newest models have a built-in covers. If not, you can buy easy add-on covers to help protecting your digital life and you’re actual life by preventing hackers from watching you! Webcam covers provide privacy, security and peace of mind. The one I bought is model specific. The company says it’s compatible with the Logitech C920, C922, C922x and C930e. It does not damage your device in any way. Actually it just sits on top of my Logitech C920 and I can cover and uncover my webcam at any time by flipping it open or closed it. Now the description says: “Does not interfere with webcam use or indicator light.” That’s true when it’s open. When it’s closed you will not see if the indicator light is on or off. I paid $12.99 for mine and it works fine. Check around on Amazon because there are cheaper versions for various webcams.
Amazon link for stand-alone Logitech webcams: https://amzn.to/3aJqFNC
A cheaper choice I haven’t tried: https://amzn.to/2KZjjuu As an amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
UPDATE: If you have an Apple product a fan, Mo Torres, emailed this report about webcam covers:
https://nypost.com/2020/07/14/covering-up-your-camera-could-damage-your-laptop-apple/
