A sharp increase in the number of people working remotely over the last year has also meant an increased opportunity for hackers to gain access to the webcam on your computer.
Using a variety of means, hackers can easily access your webcam via weak passwords, WiFi networks or even remote access software.
Following on from Data Privacy Day, which took place on Saturday, January 28, data security experts at Wisetek have compiled their top tips on how to tell if your device has been hacked - here is everything you need to know.
