As the experts of the Digital Examination Center told, an anti-virus and updated software must be installed on the computer. At the time when they are not installed, it is recommended to glue the camera and microphone.
This can be done with scotch tape, tape or special curtain.
"Once on a computer or smartphone, the spyware program performs the" payload "embedded in it by the creator - it can not only copy documents, intercept keystrokes, read the victim's messages, but also activate the microphone or camera on the device," TASS quoted. Anton Fishman, Head of System Solutions Group-IB.
For example, this is how the Pegasus spyware works, it attacked Android and iOS through a vulnerability in older versions of the WhatsApp messenger, the expert added.
He noted that gadgets can spy on owners even when access to the camera or microphone is turned off.
“We are forced to state that, indeed, the gluing of the camera and microphone is no longer paranoia, but one of the rules of“ digital hygiene, ”Fishman added.
Earlier, CSIS experts warned Android users about an application that copies the credit card information of a smartphone owner.