logitech webcam turns itself on (Trojan Agent Found w Malwarebtyes) UPDATED

[Krispy_Mags]

so i'm sitting at my desktop no apps open or running that use a webcam.
i see my webcam light turn on..

wtf.

seen to many movies with psycho hacking webcams and spying on the the person.. so i'm freaked out.

my webcam
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/hd-webcam-c270


I know how this happened..
i was looking for nice wallpapers (google searching)
downloaded one i thought looked nice but it didn't show image png img but its show RUN
the icon was of disc and brush i deleted it. i thought if i didnt run id be okay..

[[☥] - CJ -]

Did you install any of the cam software?

Are you using the Mic built into the Cam? if so that could possible turn the light on to say its in use. If you use your own mic, disable the Cameras mic in the sound settings.

[Seven7]

most spyware was revealed by this ;)
real paranoids jast not use any webcams, mic's and dinamics\headsets - they can be used as mic's too
...and don't forget wear metal pot on head, bro

[[☥] - CJ -]

Well do a Virus/Malware Scan with Malwarebytes

I only install the Drivers for Cams, i dont need the extra software.

Try it on a diffy PC if you can, see if it does the same thing.. But try contacting logitech support about it also, it just may have something to do with the cams features.

[Seven7]

Seriously:
most webcams don't have settings\switches for apart turn on / off camera and microphone, and do not have a hardware shutdown options, they are always online - to check, you can find the camera in Windows Explorer and you will see that the picture and sound are transmitted always, M$ has built-in support for many Logitech devices.

[_I_]

or unplug when not using it

Originally posted by Seven7:

...and don't forget wear metal pot on head, bro

the proper term is afdb
http://zapatopi.net/afdb/build.html

[[☥] - CJ -]

Originally posted by dusk_raidz:

Originally posted by _I_:

or unplug when not using it

yes i always do so until i decided just to keep it plugged in.
the webcams light turned on after starting up origin.

if Origin is setup to use the cams mic, again that could have been why.
If you have a seperate Mic make sure everything you use for voice chat is set to use that Mic and Not the webcams mic.

Just disable the webcam mic and you should be set.

[ARmodder]

Just unplug the ethernet cable from the back of your modem when your not using your webcam, or try going to the Devices in your control panel and disabling it, or like others have said just unplug the webcam, it's quite fast and very easy to do, and it only takes a few seconds.

[The Muppet Surgery Special]

Black electrical tape does wonders :)

Cover the webcam, or hold up a picture when it turns on :)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Do you have NVIDIA GPU + Geforce Experience?
It could be turned on upon game launching because of settings in Geforce Experience.
You can easily disable all that in that app's settings.

[Rival819]

Dude, this thing just happened to me, I had the same paranoid feeling you had for an instant, but I'm a technician so I investigated, turns out if you update you iCue software or any drivers for your mic or headset, while installing new drivers the "Default Audio Recording Input" will be switched to you camera microphone by default if not any else, you just have to switch back the recording input to your headset after updating them or simply turn on your headset and notice you might have some problems with mic ;p hehe

EDIT: While cam his not in use in this situation, the microphone is. So the light stays green ;p

[Supafly]

Originally posted by dusk_raidz:

Update 6Hrs Later Scan Finished Quarantined & Removed The Trojan Agent.
Thank You for The Help! :)

Glad you found the cause. Few options for the future

1. Get a switched USB hub. Plug the camera in it. Then you can turn it on/off by pressing a switch. No unplugging required. Something like
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BWF5U0M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2. Get a webcam cover, tape or stickers. I use covers for my tablet and phone. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M18DIES/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[DarthSidious666]

You could also go to the control panel, search for camera and then camera privacy settings.
Turn off the 'Allow apps to access your camera' so you can specify what apps should be allowed (if any).

[Supafly]

Originally posted by DarthSidious666:

You could also go to the control panel, search for camera and then camera privacy settings.
Turn off the 'Allow apps to access your camera' so you can specify what apps should be allowed (if any).

True but that's a software solution. If a malware is accessing the camera anyway there is nothing stopping it being able to bypass any software restrictions.

You know the LED that lights up on Cameras so you can see they're active? There are ways to prevent that. It shouldn't be allowed to turn it off/stop it turning on when in use but better quality Malware and Hackers using RATs can do just that.

It's been possible long before Windows 10 toggle permissions, Apple and Android devices too.

[Autumn_]

This thread was solved in 2016, lmao.

[[☥] - CJ -]

i was the first, doesnt bother me.
shrug