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How to Protect Yourself From Webcam Hackers

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How to Protect Yourself From Webcam Hackers

138,058 views October 25, 2019 6:18

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Should you cover your webcam? WSJ's Joanna Stern asked an ethical hacker to get into as many of her webcams as he could. In the process, she identified important tips for being safer online. Photo: Natalia V. Osipova/The Wall Street Journal.

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Wall Street Journal published this 6:18 video tutorial on October 25, 2019. It has been watched 138,058 times on YouTube.

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