Question:
Can someone hack into your icam or mic?
Karen
2010-09-10 03:13:52 UTC
I'm just a little freaked out right now...I swear someone is on my computer with me...I posted earlier, but haven't received a response yet, so I don't really know where else to turn...

I continue to get MULTIPLE attempts every second from 192.168.1.1 IP address...it comes back as a local address and this is what the Host name look up says... user-12l3uaq.cable.mindspring.com

So very briefly, I have been having a ton of bazar activity on my computer, example: It's almost as if someone were playing keep away with my files on my desktop, and as I was typing my initial question, suddenly it seemed like my spacebar was being held down, but nothing was touching it.


MORE INFO...
1. About a wk ago I was on Bo Dog Poker site playing the "play money" slots, and a window popped up asking me for access to my camera and microphone. I was very naive and allowed it, thinking that it had something to do with the game, or sight.

2. Within the last week, I've had a few downloads from other gaming sites.

3. I am using a lynksys Wifi Connection.

I would really like to know if someone did hack into my computer, can they still be here, even if I turned on every single fire-ware protection I could find? These weird things keep happening at the really weird times, so I would really appreciate someone's help here so I can take the Sponge-Bob Bandaid off my icam!
Five answers:
2010-09-10 03:17:14 UTC
Just ban the IP address on your router. And yes, it is possible but very hard to hack into a webcam.
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2016-10-25 02:24:28 UTC
maximum device in the journey that they are set up suitable have their device Ecrypted and it documents any attacks from the exterior and so that you get stuck and finally end up in detention center. 3 nutrients and a cot and your new astounding buddy Bubba. Run a pair of underclothes up the flagpole for a actual wild deal with for each body. David
2010-09-10 05:30:43 UTC
192.168.1.1 is your router's address, it's not "someone". No one is trying to get into your computer.
2010-09-10 03:23:36 UTC
lol get avg free antivirus and malwarebytes anti malware and scan your pc

they can see your webcam if there is a trojan or backdoor bot on your pc use malwarebytes to check for that
2010-09-10 03:21:27 UTC
just put a strong PW on ue wifi router>:) Voila u did it...


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