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Who's spying through your webcam? The voyeurs who could be recording your every move

Known as 'Ratters', these online voyeurs use Remote Access Tools (R.A.T.s) to hack into computers and take over the webcams - potentially catching users at intimate moments.

A group of cyber spies are gaining access to computers, seizing control of webcams and sharing the footage on social media sites.

Known as 'Ratters', these online voyeurs use Remote Access Tools (R.A.T.s) to hack into computers and take over the webcams - potentially catching users at intimate moments.

Make sure you watch the latest installment of 'Upgrade Your Life' to find out what you can do to protect yourself.

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