Our 24/7 digital lives mean we’re increasingly sitting in front of a screen, whether that’s a laptop, a smartphone, or another device. That usually means we’re also sitting in front of a camera. Some ...

2. Turn off the external webcam for your desktop computer when not in use If you have an external webcam for your desktop (not laptop), turning it off or unplugging it when it’s not in use is a simple ...

Images of children's bedrooms and living rooms in the UK are being broadcast on the internet by a Russian website. But this hacking of hundreds of webcams in Britain is only the latest in a long line ...

What I don't get is why a manually-operated shutter is not a mandatory thing on ALL webcams: the ones built in to laptops, USB cams on desktops, and even Kinect and Playstation Eye cameras. This is ...

It’s a truism that’s all too real – anything online can be hacked, and that includes that tiny lens above your laptop screen. And even if you’re already following the usual cybersecurity rules, it can ...