I just finished up reading The Art of Deception and he (Mitnick) spoke of software that remotely controls web cams and microphones.

I found this interesting because it would be a pretty easy way to monitor our computer rooms with out wireless technology. (don't trust wireless yet)
Don't worry, I'm an admin of the site we want to monitor and we've spoke with management about it too.

I have searched a bit and can't find too much on this software. All I can find it places to buy the cameras. I don't know too much about webcams yet... have to do some reading.

What I wanted to know:

Is the software he (Mitnick) speaks of a virus/trojan or a legitimate program?

I haven't heard of viruses/trojans with this ability.

I'm unsure where to look for the software.

I'm not so much concerned with microphones as with the web cams.

If anyone uses webcams for monitoring purposes, I'd be interested in hearing how you set them up too and for what you monitor. I have a couple of ideas, but still interested.

I'm also interested in how to secure these web cams.

Thanks for your help in advace!!