FBI spying through a Web Camera
- FBI has had secret webcam spying technology 'for several years' - Technique activates a webcam without turning on the recording light - The same malware has been used illegally by 'ratting' hackers The US government has been able to secretly spy on its citizens through their computer’s webcams for several years, it has been revealed. The FBI has long been able to activate a computer’s camera without triggering the ‘recording light’ to let the owner know the webcam is on, a former assistant director of its tech division has said. Their usage of remote administration tools (RATs) comes to light as the world's most powerful technology firms call on Barack Obama to curb government spying on internet users. Eye spy: The FBI can activate a computer¿s camera without letting the owner know it is recording, a former employee has revealed The FBI have been able to use the spyware technology for years and have put it in place in terrorism c...