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My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call

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My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call Antadetti 6/23/12 9:31 AM Just moments ago my boyfriend called and my webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the call! This poses some very serious privacy issues. This needs to be fixed. I declined the call assuming he hadn't seen me, but he asked where my v
Re: My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call wár17 § 6/23/12 9:33 AM You can put a tape over the webcam.
Re: My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call Antadetti 6/23/12 9:54 AM I could, but then that's not a very viable solution to the problem :)
Re: My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call KeithR 6/23/12 10:59 PM Are you certain he saw your video?  The system normally shows your profile picture while waiting for you to accept the call.
Re: My webcam automatically switched on without me accepting the video call Antadetti 6/24/12 1:38 AM Yes I am certain he saw my video. And I saw it too. I was away from my laptop, and suddenly my webcam switched on by itself. I was confused for awhile because all my browsers were minimized - then I went to my Gmail tab and I saw my face staring back