"camfecting" meaning in All languages combined

See camfecting on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of camera + infecting Etymology templates: {{blend|en|camera|infecting}} Blend of camera + infecting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} camfecting (uncountable)
  1. (computer security, Internet) The process of hacking (or attempting to hack) a webcam for illegal purposes, such as voyeurism. Wikipedia link: Camfecting Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Computer security, Internet Related terms: cybervoyeurism
    Sense id: en-camfecting-en-noun-fa0Uq3TT Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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