My Webcam is Spying on Me!

[tigercity]

Recently, I have started to get really paranoid. One example: my webcam stopped working for some reason, and now I am convinced that someone has hacked into it (or whatever, I don't really know much about computers) and that they are watching everything I do. I am really starting to freak out, and although I know this isn't rational and that webcams do stop working for completely innocent reasons, I need to be sure. Can somebody please tell me what I should do about this?

[starbunny]

Can totally relate to this post...been there and done it myself...This laptop doesn't have a built in camera...YAY!!! :) but yeah follow the good advice of the others!

[Csandnugget]

I have a temporary solution - stick something over the webcam so that it does not bother you in the meantime

[tigercity]

Thank you :) I think its good that I know its irrational, but I don't think its good that I have these thoughts in the first place. I will talk to my doctors when I see them next.

[thatquietgirl]

If it'll help, try covering it with a towel or something or take it out of the room or face it away from where you are.  But definitely see a doctor to get some other suggestions and make sure there isn't something deeper underlying the paranoia.

[lilymoon]

This is impossible technically,if its not working it cant be on so no one can hack and spy on you.Its good you realize this is irrational,I strongly suggest you see a doc before it gets worse.Lily