Is it normal to feel like someone is always watching on my laptop?

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I've had my laptop since about February of this year. It's a Windows 8.1 touchscreen with a built in webcam and mic. Ever since then, I always feel like someone is watching me through the webcam even though it's always off (a green light will come on when the webcam is on). And I always think that someone is watching my screen at the same time. I've had this fear before I even got this laptop, but it's just now returning to me. It bothers me most of the time, but other times I forget. I am absolutely sure that noone at all is watching me through my laptop, not even on my screen. But I have read some articles where people can hack onto your laptop or desktop to see what you're doing and can even hack your webcam, but it's never happened to me. I don't understand why I'm so paranoid. I actually wish I didn't have these thoughts. It's very annoying. Anyone else have this problem? How can I get over it?

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  • CountessDouche
    9 years ago

    Put masking tape over the camera...problem solved.

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    • shuggy-chan
      9 years ago

      I know right, i know people that did that to their work computers lol

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  • Tommythecat.
    9 years ago

    Do super fucked up things.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I like to give them a show.

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  • Max199911
    9 years ago

    In order to watch you someone has to download software by using your PC phi scaly on your PC in order to override the camera and turnig it on and if you have your camera already onpeople have to hack in to your internet providers server or your wifi settings to see whats on your screen

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      There is also a virus capable of getting into your webcam and turning it on whenever.

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  • Lady-Of-The-Night
    9 years ago

    I have the same fear with my iPod and phone camera. Especially when I'm using the bathroom or taking a shower. I always lay a towel over them.

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  • purpledolphin69
    9 years ago

    I have the same fear! I just put tape over it!

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  • Shackleford96
    9 years ago

    I feel like people can watch me through my phone's camera sometimes. I know it's highly unlikely though.

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  • hauntedbysandwiches
    9 years ago

    I've heard that if you have a laptop for at least three years, there's a 99.9% chance that someone hacked it and watched you without you knowing at least once.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    Big Brother is watching. He can turn on your camera (I've disabled mine, with a hammer) remotely, listen remotely and read whatever you type, remotely. He can even turn on your computer remotely, so when you think it's off, he's still watching and listening. Beware, you are indeed being watched!

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  • mountain-man82
    9 years ago

    Try getting some good protection software and if it helps tape something over the webcam to feel assured that no one is watching.

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  • ladygee2
    9 years ago

    Omg i thought i was the only one that was like this. Hahahaha. I always feel like its so easy to hack someones computer and just watch people.

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