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You could get access to a webcam without that access though, with malicious software. I've seen links to sites where you can access unknowing people's webcams a
by mcintyre1994 12y ago
You could get access to a webcam without that access though, with malicious software. I've seen links to sites where you can access unknowing people's webcams and obviously law enforcement have this ability too.
I guess it's apples and oranges really - it'd be much worse to have someone with unrestricted PC access, but if someone were physically where your webcam is you might be less likely to compromise yourself.
- hrrsn 12y agoI'm pretty sure the sites you're thinking of are open IP cameras, not behind firewalls rather than rooted machines. I know Flash has always required confirmation for webcam/microphone, whereas a local app doesn't need these permissions (excluding the possibility of a flash exploit).