Hacking web cams become no big deal now-a-days. Even script kiddies can easily do it if they have some software (I don’t want to mention it here). But to my surprise many people still don’t believe that their web cams can be hacked. It is possible to hack or take control of your web cam without the hacker having personal contact with the system. Check the Original Article Here : http://www.hellboundbloggers.com/best-posts/truth-about-webcam-hacking You can refer this from Tom’s Hardware and from BBC News. So why the hell should they hack my web cam ? Some people do it for fun. They don’t have any intention for doing all these things except for fun. And some people do it intentionally. They are often described as Black Hat Hackers. They are indecently called as Cyber Criminals. They do this for obtaining personal information or photos of the victim. Some people use this for peeping purposes. So how to know whether my web cam is hacked or not ? All webcams have at least a small light that comes ON when they are activated. They should be noticed. It means your webcam is watching you ! For laptops also, there is status LED for integrated webcam. Can I prevent those web cam hacks ? Webcams can be hijacked if you run an insecure system. Sensible use of applications will reduce the risks a lot. These are the basic steps : * Firewall : The first and foremost thing is to enable your firewall. This makes accessing more difficult for hackers. You can also try Zone Alarm for sophisticated firewall. * Anti-virus : Make sure you have a good anti-virus and update it properly to prevent such hacks. But remember, your anti-virus is not enough for fighting spyware, which takes control of your peripherals(like webcam). Try Spybot Search And Destroy and Super Anti Spyware. ................................. Check the Original Article Here : http://www.hellboundbloggers.com/best-posts/truth-about-webcam-hacking