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terrier3
Posts: 13,954
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Web Cams

‎01-20-2014 10:34 PM

On 1/20/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
On 1/20/2014 terrier3 said:

I had no idea I had a webcam until suddenly my picture appeared on my screen.

It said I was being investigated by the FBI for child P*rn, animal abuse and other crimes. My incriminating evidence was attached (actually work related files). I was told to go to Walmart, get a $350 gift certificate and send the money...my computer would be unlocked and I wouldn't go to jail.

Boy, was I scared. and Boy, the picture was VERY unflattering!!!!!

It turns out this is something hackers are doing from outside the USA. Their program takes a pic of you, using your own webcam, to make it look official.

OMG! {#emotions_dlg.scared} That is frightening! I had my mini camera covered and it fell off, I'm going to cover it now!

If the hackers had warned me in advance, I would have combed my hair and put on a little lipgloss!!!

They got about 10 people who worked with me...I just read a story about this form of hacking in the NY Times.

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onewhiteSparrow
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Registered: ‎08-05-2011

Re: Web Cams

‎01-20-2014 10:57 PM

I put a ""Post It"" paper cut to fit over the cam opening. It has stickie stuff on the top and I needed only the top part. Been there as long as I had this computer.

Trust No One.

If something can be done...it will be done.

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