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Topic: Would you are wouldn't you use one.
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Tue 07/19/11 07:32 PM



I used to have one but two things happened

1. I learned of all the different types of technology out there that gives people the capability to hack into others computers, and to view their webcams without them knowing.

2. My ex actually admitted to HAVING such software and showed me where he could read everything I was texting on my computer from where he lived in the UK.


,,,since them Im paranoid about having a webcam,, I dont care so much if someone wants to read my words, but I dont want someone peeking in my bedroom.


I didn't know such technology existed. I'd better be careful then.


Darn! Didn't know this either.


Use a virtual keyboard and they won't detect what you type. Use good AV and anti spyware and keep your computer updated. You can also monitor your system to detect if there's anything running you don't want to run.

There's no need to be paranoid.


Wish I know how to detect anything running that I don't want to run. Guess I should ask help from someone who knows.

Thanks for the information, everyone. This alerts me too.


If you use Windows, press ctrl+alt+del and you can access the task manager, which will show you applications, processes, and services running. There's also software out there that can monitor your system.

This link may be helpful. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/monitor-computer-process-hacker

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