steam randomly trying webcam access

[Balthazad]

https://ibb.co/DDr8sgt

would somebody explain to me please why STEAM is randomly trying to access my webcam., without any permission to do so, nor me doing anything but scrolling through my library...?

just w.t.f.f. òÓ

[magicISO Sweden]

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

[Satoru]

Do you have broadcasting enabled? Steam might be enumaerating your webcam devices to see what devices are available for broadcasting

[Kenpoleon Bonaparte]

Originally posted by PaulKrawitz:

Originally posted by Logan:

That's why I've been using a computer without a webcam for a long time. I don't have any laptops and I feel satisfied and safe more than when I had a laptop :coco:

I covered the two webcams of my laptop in black nail polish, I also disabled the microphone.

My cam is covered with black electrical tape, and my microphone is also disabled.

[Balthazad]

Originally posted by Satoru:

Do you have broadcasting enabled? Steam might be enumaerating your webcam devices to see what devices are available for broadcasting

no, as i said, "without any permission to do so"

[Balthazad]

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

[magicISO Sweden]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

then contact norton about it or steam support. and i use panda and that protect much better then that crap. was gonna tell you check your steam settings you have turn settings for webcam on that steam dont do it by self you did it.

[Wolfpig]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton..

Every av/security suit can give false positives.
And a lot open more security holes then they protect you from....

[magicISO Sweden]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RDR2/comments/zmovzo/this_happens_all_the_time_when_i_launch_rdr2_and/ norton is so good even do false positives on this problem you have for games says more how bad norton are

[[N]ebsun]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

STEAM is randomly trying to access my webcam

Does it have a built in microphone ?

[lolschrauber]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

This better be bait because you're saying absolute nonsense

[Dalek:.]

Originally posted by Balthazad:

Originally posted by magicISO Sweden:

for me that just sounds like false report from norton

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

Troll bait post/10, well played.

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why dont you people demand better covers for your cameras...
physical sliders.... would also protect the lens..

[lampuiho]

I have my laptop lid closed typically. You can also disable Cabability Access service to disallow usage of microphone and cams.

[Kenpoleon Bonaparte]

Originally posted by PaulKrawitz:

I use Windows Defender and I'm happy with it, never had issues with viruses, trojans, or other crap.

I've been using AVG for about 25 years. Only ever had 1 problem slip through, and AVG had it fixed within 24 hours. However, the past couple of years, AVG has turned into nagware, always wanting me to upgrade to a higher tier or buy another one of their products.

Funny you should mention, TODAY, that you've never had a problem with Windows Defender. Earlier I was talking to a guy who runs a computer shop, and he said he's been using Defender for over 10 without a single problem. Maybe it's a sign I should switch?

[Alaskan Catfish Hike]

Originally posted by Liquid Inc:

Originally posted by Balthazad:

norton doesn't false-report. it's norton. norton is good. probably the one and only seriously good protection ware out there.

Norton and good in the same sentence?! Norton are so "good" they actually put a cryptominer in their AV to make themselves more money
I *think* they paid you 30%? of the profits but it's scummy as hell.

Norton have never been good, they've always been absolute planks. The only people who buy this rubbish is those who get done at the counter or never did any research at all.
Im honestly amazed Norton have lasted all these years because it's no secret how bad they are.

They are slightly better than PC-cillin, that is not saying much. It is like deciding how to get kicked in the crotch. I had a laptop with them and I hated it.