webcam cover

Lens privacy guard

A webcam cover is a small sliding or adhesive device that blocks a laptop or monitor's built-in camera when not in use.

The cover addresses privacy concerns about unauthorized camera access—whether from hackers, malware, or simple paranoia about being watched: She slid the webcam cover closed after the video call ended.

Related
  • privacyFreedom from observation
  • sliderAdjustable interface element
  • laptopPortable hinged computer
  • stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
  • lensLight-focusing curved glass

blocker · hacker · spy · adhesive · shutter · security · zoom · zoom call · video conferencing · meeting · remote work · screen · plastic · thin · paranoia · surveillance · blocking · peel

Categories
Opposites
privacy/exposure

webcam coversurveillance camera

Device recording observed areas

spyware · webcam hacking · ring light · broadcasting · livestreaming

camera state/function

webcam covercamera on

Actively capturing footage

live feed · video call · recording · OBS · video capture

privacy/surveillance state

webcam coversurveillance camera

Device recording observed areas

hidden camera · webcam · spyware · video surveillance · CCTV

Family

webcam, camera, cameras, webs, webbed, webbing, webcams, cover, covers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G