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What Parents Need to Know About Webcams
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What Parents Need to Know About Webcams
Published 5th August 2020
A free online safety guide on webcams.
Most commonly found embedded in laptop screens and smartphones, webcams are tiny video/still cameras designed to let you participate in video calls on services such as Skype and Zoom. They have become hugely popular since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing homeworkers to chat with remote colleagues and helping friends and families stay in touch. However, there are many security and privacy risks associated with webcams that owners should be aware of.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as hackers, malware and access to strangers.
This is part of our Technology and Privacy & Security Categories.
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