Security Software Alerts: Your antivirus or anti-malware software may alert you about attempts to access your webcam or detect malicious software. Online Security Check: Run an online security check using reputable tools that can scan your system for vulnerabilities.

Watch the camera light Monitoring your camera's indicator light is one of the best ways to determine whether someone is watching you through your phone. Modern versions of Android and iOS display a small green dot in the status bar when your camera is in use.

The risks are manifold: Remote-access Trojan malware can hide inside a legitimate-looking mobile application or be delivered through phishing emails, texts or social media messages. If it's clicked and opened, the covert download will grant a hacker complete remote access to a camera.