best wifi security camera mac image
FK
I'm thinking of getting one and I have never had a computer with a built in camera (and haven't had a web cam since 2003) but I'm nervous about hackers getting into the camera because I'm always connected to my WiFi and sometimes just leave my computer open.
I'm just wondering how good is their security.
Also don't just say "duct tape" that is not the answer to my question and the camera is where the sensor is for the keyboard light.
Answer
Can anything be hacked is the question, and the answer is yes. If someone is smart enough to make something that's secured, someone else is smart enough to hack that security.
So yes, anything can be 'hacked'
If I wanted to hack your webcam, I could get your IP address and use any number of security vulnerabilities to gain entry to your system, or I could brute force into your wireless connection, once in there I could install a remote viewer for your computer giving me full control of the system. I could also send you a bug in your email that once opened will allow me to remote view your desktop and transmit that data anywhere.
Very straight forward. Mind you, if someone was smart enough to do that, I doubt they'd waste their time staring at you wandering around your room. They'd be too busy stealing money or credit card information or any other number of things.
People are always saying "Mac's are secured, you don't get viruses for Macs, you can't break them!". Companies actually pay me to find my way into secure areas of their servers to find network vulnerabilities. They've all got Linux based servers which are largely superior than any Unix based MacOS. Basically, if it was impossible to break into a Mac, no one would ever buy a PC. Every computer at the bank, your financial advisor, the local stores that take your credit cards, etc, etc, etc... Would all be running Mac's, but almost none of them are.
But yes, if you're REALLY paranoid, then tape is your answer. :p
UPDATE: Obviously the person who said I'm "Full of it" has no clue what they're talking about. Vulnerabilities for EVERY OS (Windows, MacOS, Linux) are discovered almost every single day. There is no such thing as a fully secured system. If it was, then there wouldn't be patches because it would already be perfect.
Right now MacOS's #1 vulnerability comes from Memory Overflow issues... As late as May and June 2009, people have been using Memory Overflows to get into MacOS systems... Chances are you're running 10.5 Leopard and these issues aren't even being addressed until the 10.6 version is being released.
If you believe what that other guy says and that mac's can't be hacked go to Google and type "How to Hack a Mac" and see the 23 million+ search results.
Can anything be hacked is the question, and the answer is yes. If someone is smart enough to make something that's secured, someone else is smart enough to hack that security.
So yes, anything can be 'hacked'
If I wanted to hack your webcam, I could get your IP address and use any number of security vulnerabilities to gain entry to your system, or I could brute force into your wireless connection, once in there I could install a remote viewer for your computer giving me full control of the system. I could also send you a bug in your email that once opened will allow me to remote view your desktop and transmit that data anywhere.
Very straight forward. Mind you, if someone was smart enough to do that, I doubt they'd waste their time staring at you wandering around your room. They'd be too busy stealing money or credit card information or any other number of things.
People are always saying "Mac's are secured, you don't get viruses for Macs, you can't break them!". Companies actually pay me to find my way into secure areas of their servers to find network vulnerabilities. They've all got Linux based servers which are largely superior than any Unix based MacOS. Basically, if it was impossible to break into a Mac, no one would ever buy a PC. Every computer at the bank, your financial advisor, the local stores that take your credit cards, etc, etc, etc... Would all be running Mac's, but almost none of them are.
But yes, if you're REALLY paranoid, then tape is your answer. :p
UPDATE: Obviously the person who said I'm "Full of it" has no clue what they're talking about. Vulnerabilities for EVERY OS (Windows, MacOS, Linux) are discovered almost every single day. There is no such thing as a fully secured system. If it was, then there wouldn't be patches because it would already be perfect.
Right now MacOS's #1 vulnerability comes from Memory Overflow issues... As late as May and June 2009, people have been using Memory Overflows to get into MacOS systems... Chances are you're running 10.5 Leopard and these issues aren't even being addressed until the 10.6 version is being released.
If you believe what that other guy says and that mac's can't be hacked go to Google and type "How to Hack a Mac" and see the 23 million+ search results.
How do I start a new iPad without installing iTunes or sync'ing with a PC?
Rob
I just got an iPad for free (wouldn't have bought one with all the limitations), and the screen is stuck on asking to install itunes and sync. with my computer. I do NOT want to install any iTunes or iCrap on my computer. How do I bypass this ?
Also, I don't need any updates at this point. I just want to use it right away like I didn't have another computer around.
Answer
you're out of luck. my brother-in-law works at Apple, and even at Apple they don't allow staff to talk about bugs, issues and customer complaints about the ipad. I've seen people online taking it to the apple store to activate it.
anyway, you might want to read reviews about it, and decide if it makes sense to keep it or return it. my husband got one for me a few months ago, and we returned it (with a restocking fee) because it was more like a toy for kids who never had a real computer. it is more for browsing certain sites, but not youtube or others with Flash unless you accept their "sterilized" apps from their store. I spite of great marketing hype, here are a few things that you should know about the ipad:
- you cannot print anything from it. period. not even your e-ticket confirmation. plain dumb !
- no real multitasking, even their "fix" is not a real multitasking, but good enough for the masses
- you cannot watch Flash-enabled sites. this includes numerous e-learning sites and most video and games on the Internet.
- problematic WiFi support. Apple did it again, even with their wireless access point. Don't expect to use that in a hotel with WiFi. At least 2/3 don't work with there!
- impossible to synchronize to a PC that does not have an Intel chip. good luck on that one, since you MUST at least synchronize it once, as you just noticed ! ;-)
and now the obvious that you might have overlooked:
- no camera,
- no USB ports,
- no easy way to organize a file system and transfer/copy,
- no easy way to print your files, no interaction with office productivity software (Office),
- on-screen keyboard is not practical, if you need to type a bit, use a REAL laptop
- screen resolution is 4:3 so you see movies with huge black bars,
- there is no HDMI out so you can't connect it to your new LCD,
- no SD or other card readers for your photos,
- screen is glossy so you can't read on it outdoors,
- ridiculously low storage space (even netbooks have over 200gb now)
- very fragile and slippery in your hands (one drop could kill the screen)
- much pricier than alternative tablets like Archos with way more features and openness
- you cannot change the browser for a better one. remember Apple is a closed system
- expensive data plans if you use 3G
- no support for email attachments. feels like back in the 1990's.
- to watch movies from your PC, you have to download a video converter, or buy them from iTunes
- Air Video (which enables you to watch videos you have loaded into iTunes) only works with a few routers, and notably not with any AT&T Routers at all
- no tethering to anything
- no common laptop/netboook features: security software, voice recorder, or calculator
- extraordinarily fragile device, do not drop it on your carpet, it WILL break.
- heavier than you think. You won't be able to hold it in your hand for long.
- cannot rest flat on a table or your lap, you will block the WiFi antenna behind the Apple logo and weaken your WiFi signal.
And finally, to do anything you need on the iPad, you still need to connect it regularly to a PC or a Mac. You have to connect in order to sync up your latest podcasts and media files. You need to sync to get OS updates. You need to sync in order to get your latest business documents on the iPad.
Now you can make your own informed decision about keeping that iPad or not... Good luck!
you're out of luck. my brother-in-law works at Apple, and even at Apple they don't allow staff to talk about bugs, issues and customer complaints about the ipad. I've seen people online taking it to the apple store to activate it.
anyway, you might want to read reviews about it, and decide if it makes sense to keep it or return it. my husband got one for me a few months ago, and we returned it (with a restocking fee) because it was more like a toy for kids who never had a real computer. it is more for browsing certain sites, but not youtube or others with Flash unless you accept their "sterilized" apps from their store. I spite of great marketing hype, here are a few things that you should know about the ipad:
- you cannot print anything from it. period. not even your e-ticket confirmation. plain dumb !
- no real multitasking, even their "fix" is not a real multitasking, but good enough for the masses
- you cannot watch Flash-enabled sites. this includes numerous e-learning sites and most video and games on the Internet.
- problematic WiFi support. Apple did it again, even with their wireless access point. Don't expect to use that in a hotel with WiFi. At least 2/3 don't work with there!
- impossible to synchronize to a PC that does not have an Intel chip. good luck on that one, since you MUST at least synchronize it once, as you just noticed ! ;-)
and now the obvious that you might have overlooked:
- no camera,
- no USB ports,
- no easy way to organize a file system and transfer/copy,
- no easy way to print your files, no interaction with office productivity software (Office),
- on-screen keyboard is not practical, if you need to type a bit, use a REAL laptop
- screen resolution is 4:3 so you see movies with huge black bars,
- there is no HDMI out so you can't connect it to your new LCD,
- no SD or other card readers for your photos,
- screen is glossy so you can't read on it outdoors,
- ridiculously low storage space (even netbooks have over 200gb now)
- very fragile and slippery in your hands (one drop could kill the screen)
- much pricier than alternative tablets like Archos with way more features and openness
- you cannot change the browser for a better one. remember Apple is a closed system
- expensive data plans if you use 3G
- no support for email attachments. feels like back in the 1990's.
- to watch movies from your PC, you have to download a video converter, or buy them from iTunes
- Air Video (which enables you to watch videos you have loaded into iTunes) only works with a few routers, and notably not with any AT&T Routers at all
- no tethering to anything
- no common laptop/netboook features: security software, voice recorder, or calculator
- extraordinarily fragile device, do not drop it on your carpet, it WILL break.
- heavier than you think. You won't be able to hold it in your hand for long.
- cannot rest flat on a table or your lap, you will block the WiFi antenna behind the Apple logo and weaken your WiFi signal.
And finally, to do anything you need on the iPad, you still need to connect it regularly to a PC or a Mac. You have to connect in order to sync up your latest podcasts and media files. You need to sync to get OS updates. You need to sync in order to get your latest business documents on the iPad.
Now you can make your own informed decision about keeping that iPad or not... Good luck!
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