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[ PRIVACY Forum ] Computer repairman captures explicit photos from
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Wed Jun 8 19:56:45 2011
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Computer repairman captures explicit photos from customers' webcams
http://j.mp/ilRzy2
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http://j.mp/jaH9fC (L.A. Times)
"While he had physical access to the computers, he would install
a spyware-type application that allowed him remote access to the
user's computer and webcam," Goodrich said. He also would work
on friends' computers. "Once he had access, he would take
photographs of the users, usually women," Goodrich said. "Often,
the female victims were undressed or changing clothes." He said
Harwell then stored the photos on a remote server and eventually
downloaded them to his own computer. The department estimated
that hundreds of thousands of images were collected as part of
the investigation, and they are seeking out victims."
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IMPORTANT SYSTEM WARNING: Please immediately take your computer into a
warm, moist, environment where you will be visible completely naked,
to help clean your sensors and avoid possible Operating System errors.
Thank you. [ERR 666Gotcha]
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