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How to Keep Your Webcam Safe From Prying Eyes

The Wall Street Journal says weak passwords, outdated software and poor Wi-Fi security can let strangers into home cameras; the fix is boring, so naturally nobody does it.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Tonight
Published 9:06 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by WSJ: “How to Keep Your Webcam Safe From Prying Eyes”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:06 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentGadget advice, finally. The Wall Street Journal says weak passwords, outdated software and poor Wi-Fi security can let strangers into your home camera.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStrangers watching me at home? That's a viewer, bro. Free viewers.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat is a break-in with an audience. Update your software and change the password.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMy password is my follower count.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWhich is?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFour hundred.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo the stranger is guessing the number of people who already watch you.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFour hundred and one, then. Growth.

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