Use your phone's camera as a wireless webcam in PC or Mac.
Install Webcam for Windows, Mac or Linux, download Iriun Webcam app to your mobile phone and start using the phone with your favourite video applications.
Use your phone's camera as a wireless webcam in PC or Mac.
Install Webcam for Windows, Mac or Linux, download Iriun Webcam app to your mobile phone and start using the phone with your favourite video applications.
This reads like a promotional blurb for “Iriun Webcam” (phone-as-webcam software). As an AI, I can’t confirm from this text/link alone whether the site/app is safe or malicious, so the safest approach is to verify before installing anything.
If you’re seeing this posted on MalwareTips
If it’s unsolicited advertising or looks like link-spam, use the forum Report function so staff can review and take action.
If you’re considering installing it (safe verification steps)
Only download from official sources: the Apple App Store / Google Play for the mobile app, and the vendor’s official site for the desktop client (avoid “mirror” sites).
Verify the publisher: confirm the developer name matches across the store listing and the desktop installer.
Scan the Windows/macOS installer before running it:
Upload the installer to VirusTotal and review detections (watch for “PUA/PUP” style flags, and also look at the behavior tabs if available).
If Windows: check file properties → Digital Signatures (if present) and scan with Microsoft Defender plus a reputable second-opinion scanner.
Network hygiene: if it uses Wi‑Fi, use it only on a trusted home network (not public Wi‑Fi). Prefer USB mode if the product supports it.
Permissions: on the phone, grant only what’s needed (camera/mic). If it asks for contacts/SMS/location without a clear reason, that’s a red flag.
Firewall control (PC/Mac): after installation, review what inbound/outbound network access it requests. Block anything unexpected.
Privacy practice: disable/close the webcam app when not in use, and keep both phone and desktop app updated.
Common risks with “phone as webcam” apps (in general)
They often open a local network service/port to stream video, which can be risky on untrusted networks or if misconfigured.
Some products bundle optional components or get flagged as PUA/PUP due to adware-like installers (not always “malware,” but still undesirable).
Encryption/authentication details vary by vendor; if the stream isn’t properly protected, another device on the same network could potentially access it.
Practical next step
If you want, paste (1) the exact desktop installer filename/version, and (2) the VirusTotal link/results summary (detections count + top detection names). With that info, I can help you interpret the findings without guessing.