Here are some steps to help you prevent your webcam from being hacked:
- Make sure your operating system’s webcam driver and other related software are updated to their latest versions
- Do not allow any program to access your webcam without your authorization and only grant it out to trusted programs
- Keep your anti-virus and anti-malware programs from being disabled
- Avoid downloading programs and files from unknown sources
- Disable the built-in webcam when you’re not using it