Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 I have an ipad mini. Not the newest one. Pretty ok for Facebook stuff, but I find it limited. With a laptop that has a camera, I always worried that someone would hack in and be able to see me without my knowledge. So I always payed attention to the red light to make sure it wasn't on. With the ipad I haven't been worried, as it doesn't seem to be capable. However, a fb friend "called me" on my ipad. Kinda freaked me out as I didn't think this could work. So, now I'm freaked. Does it have the ability to video tape me without my knowledge? Can someone listen into my conversations? Argh. I only bought computers without cameras to avoid this. Seems there is no choice anymore. Any help from my genius friends here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunstan Ramsay 1882 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 What exactly freaked you out? The fact that you can use Facebook on your ipad? Or they can message you? Facebook has a built-in messaging service, that's one of the main features. If you don't want anyone messaging you, then disable the option for messaging. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 No. I went to turn it off, and forgot something so turned it back on. The person who messaged me earlier, his picture showed up. So I wasn't sure if he was able to listen to me AFTER the conversation ended. I watch too much csi stuff and worry sometimes. It's an ipad mini cellular 16 gb and I use the messenger app on fb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice4fun 78396 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 In my opinion this is an extremely low risk.... but maybe there are other members who are more technology geeks who can weigh in. Sent from my Passport using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunstan Ramsay 1882 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 If you have a video chat, once you end it, it's done. The other person can not see or hear you. All the CSI shows are fake and use creative license to embellish scenarios for sheer entertainment purposes only. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 Argh. I only bought computers without cameras to avoid this. Seems there is no choice anymore. Remember, everything can be fixed with either duct tape or WD-40. If you want a more permanent solution to being seen, putting one of these over the camera is low-tech but very effective. I suggest you try the tape first :) Of course, you'd probably then find there's goop on the lens when you want to actually use the camera again. Masking tape may work better... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
