Is your phone camera watching you? Spot the warning signs and protect your privacy
ESET, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Concerned that your phone camera might be spying on you? Discover how to identify the warning signs and safeguard your privacy from intrusive eyes and invasive spyware.
How many times have you looked at your phone's camera and wondered if someone was using it to stare right back at you? Unfortunately, that's not necessarily paranoia at work. Remote hacking tools such as spyware can allow threat actors to do exactly that-as well as 'mirror' or view your device screen and everything on it.
But by understanding the warning signs and following a few best practice steps, it is possible to keep snoopers at bay.