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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We have a warning for anyone who has a computer with a camera: Someone could be watching you. Related Content blog: Houston Consumer Blog blog: SuperSaver blog It's estimated 170 million people use laptop computers worldwide. These days, the majority of those laptops have built-in web cameras. You may have never used yours, but odds are it's there. "You don't even have to look for it as a special feature anymore. It just comes with the computer," CNET tech expert Dan Ackerman said. "With the web cam comes the opportunity for people to use malicious software to control that web cam," said Justin Vellese with the FBI. You heard right. Control your web cam. Let's back up for a second and think about where your laptop is used -- maybe in your hotel room on vacation, or in bed while you work at night? "Being portable they can be used anywhere and can be put in...

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