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‎10-25-2018 06:08 AM

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Product: PAVILION 123 ABTX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I would like to ask, why every time i turn on my laptop there is a notification from my security software, stated that a software named DEVICE CENSUS.EXE tried to open my webcam unpredictable.

 

I scared maybe this software belongs to some malware agents so, what should i do?

I found this EXE is one part of Windows 10 system.

 

So, is it good to delete it or what to do???

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‎10-25-2018 08:39 AM

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@WexyMaxy

Personally, I do NOT like MS spying on me, which is why I have ALL the telemetry blocked on all my Win10 PCs, as well as Cortana disabled.

In addition, everyone I know has their built-in laptop cameras blocked with tape or cardboard.  I would advise you to do the same.

But ... your PC is your choice ..

Here is information on the CENSUS app:  https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/device-census-using-webcam-telemetry-kaspersky-warning/

 



I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP
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‎10-26-2018 01:43 PM - edited ‎10-27-2018 06:51 AM

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OH MY GOD!

 

I didn't do like that since the beginning! But how can we know that someone controlled the camera? Any sign like the white indicator LED turn on or what?

 

I never put any tape there. Then, did it spy on me already? Snap my picture...

What do you think? anybody?

 

 

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