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Old 08-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
Sherif Abd ELMoneim


 
 

Webcam Security

I am usin Windows Live Messenger 8.1 and I would like to know if:

a. I start a video call or if I show my webcam to one of my contacts, can
anyone else view my webcam without my knowledge or permissions?

b. A copy of the video session is recorded and saved in MSN or Microsoft’s
web server?

c. My video call or video session is totally private?

Waiting for your response
Thanks & Regards…

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-08-2008   #2 (permalink)
Cork Soaker


 
 

Re: Webcam Security

Sherif Abd ELMoneim wrote:
Quote:

> I am usin Windows Live Messenger 8.1 and I would like to know if:
>
> a. I start a video call or if I show my webcam to one of my contacts, can
> anyone else view my webcam without my knowledge or permissions?
Yes. You should have the security needed to avoid this.
Quote:

>
> b. A copy of the video session is recorded and saved in MSN or Microsoft’s
> web server?
Don't be bloody stupid.
Quote:

>
> c. My video call or video session is totally private?
Of course not, you're using the Internet, a public network.

The chances that anyone is snooping your packets, or even cares, are
very unlikely.
Quote:

>
> Waiting for your response
> Thanks & Regards…
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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