Advice Request Chrome trying to access webcam

[uduoix]

As title says, chrome trying to access my webcam few times per day. Anyone else with this problem? Mostly when i check gmail

 

[dash]

Every now and then I get a message like this. For example, I can't go to Bing without triggering a webcam alert. It happens with Google Hangouts for me, but not Gmail.

 

[shmu26]

It is normal behavior for Chrome. This can be seen when you have SpyShelter installed, and you make Chrome a restricted app. You will get prompts for webcam.

 

[dinosaur07]

But it really access the webcam or only wants to have permissions to accessing it when needed?

 

[shmu26]

But it really access the webcam or only wants to have permissions to accessing it when needed?

Good question. Maybe @ichito knows.

 

[codswollip]

My webcam is disabled in Device Manager. My use is so limited that it is no major hassle (3 clicks) to enable/disable.

 

[uduoix]

This is log

 

[dash]

IDK, but I can tell you I pay a lot less attention to this sort of thing now. My secret? Some webcam covers and stickers from Amazon...

 

[Handsome Recluse]

My webcam sucks anyway.

 

[ichito]

I think it can be due to Chrome based browsers want to have access to devices like mouse, camera and microphone so Google services like e.g. YT, Gmail or sometime other third pages (chat, video conferences) that you open using Chrome want to use such features . You can manage discussed privileges on each individual site
https://support.rosettastone.com/en...w-Chrome-Access-to-your-Camera-and-Microphone
but if don't want to allow using camera/microphone at all you can do this in Chrome settings in section "advanced" what is described below
Google Chrome - Use your camera & microphone
Of course if have tool like SpyShelter or similar (HIPS/BB module) you can also manage such access.