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It is a real issue and there are people out there looking to use people's webcams for spying: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/rat-breeders-meet-the-

• DanBC 10y ago
  Yes, but if they can make you install malware that gives them access to your webcam they can then go on to install software that gives them access to any online banking you do. Taping over the webcam stops access to the camera, but does nothing about the rootkits and keyloggers that are giving criminal gangs access to all your online accounts.