How to restrict applications' access to the web camera with Kaspersky Internet Security 20 for Mac

 

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How to restrict applications' access to the web camera with Kaspersky Internet Security 20 for Mac

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Latest update: October 31, 2019 ID: 15192
 
 
 
 

Applications installed on your Mac may use your web camera without your permission. With Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac, you can block unauthorized access to your web camera for applications. 

The access will be blocked for all installed applications. It is not possible to block web camera access for specific applications. 

To block access to the camera: 

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac, click Privacy.

Privacy preferences in Kaspersky Internet Security 20 for Mac

  1. In the Block webcam line, click Block.

Blocking access to the video stream of web camera using Kaspersky Internet Security 20 for Mac  

  1. Restart running applications or restart your Mac.

Access to the web camera will be blocked.

 
 
 
 
 

Supported cameras

 
 
 
 
 

Here is the list of commonly used applications which are compatible with web camera protection component of Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac

 
 
 
 
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