Kaspersky Internet Security 16 for Mac
 
 

How to configure applications' access to the webcam in Kaspersky Internet Security 16 for Mac

Latest update: March 09, 2016 ID: 12476
 
 
 
 

The Webcam protection feature in Kaspersky Internet Security 16 for Mac prevents applications from accessing the Mac’s webcam. By default, Webcam protection is disabled. Webcam protection does hot have any exclusions settings for specific applications. If the feature is enabled, access to the webcam is blocked for all system and user processes. 

To block access to the webcam:

  1. Open Preferences in Kaspersky Internet Security 16 for Mac.
  2. In the Preferences window, go to the Privacy tab.
  1. In the Webcam section, select the option Block webcam.

Block access to the webcam

When Webcam protection is turned on, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac 16 starts blocking new attempts to access the webcam. Applications that were already using the webcam will be blocked upon computer restart.

 
 
 
 

List of supported webcams

 
 
 
 

Popular applications that can be blocked with Webcam protection

 
 
 
 
 
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