I'm feeling uneasy because I suspect a "friend" might have been spying on me using my PC. I'd like to know if there are ways to check whether my webcam has been activated by any programs. I'm a bit wary about sharing too many details, but I want to be proactive about this. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Could you provide more specifics about what happened? Those details would really help you diagnose the situation better. If your camera was exposed and someone could see things they shouldn’t, it's definitely concerning. Just be careful about how much you trust others with your tech!
If you're using a Windows PC, you can check this through the Event Viewer. Just hit Windows + R, type in eventvwr.msc, and hit Enter. Then, go to Windows Logs -> System, and filter the current log for events related to Kernel-PnP and Device Setup Manager. Look for event IDs 410, 400, and 20001, which indicate when devices were activated. You can also check the USB Video Device in the logs for more details on your camera's activity.
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