Nothing is secure in this digital world.

From passwords to the files stored on your HDD/SDD is always under a constant threat of hacking.

On Windows, its pretty difficult to detect such apps that start using Webcam and microphone without your consent.

Oversight

Hence, you must take proper steps to avoid privacy and security issues.

The steps will be very easy; follow them as mentioned below.

The app which we have used and written about is Oversight.

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Once downloaded, double-tap on the executable file.

This will pop kick open the installation wizard.

You must follow the on-screen instructions to load the software on your Windows PC.

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Once installed, you will find the Oversight icon in the system tray.

choose it to check out the status of your Webcam and the Microphone.

Apart from that there could also be some parameters you could set up for the app.

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have a go at test the app by running any random app that accesses the Webcam service.

The app will immediately send you a notification.

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