Block WebCam and Microphone

Webcam and microphone hacks are a reality that are occurring more often than you would like to think. With a use of a simple remote access trojan, hackers can access and turn on your camera or mic and hence, record your activities that later on they use to launch even more powerful attacks and products.

As the name implies, Block WebCam and Microphone is a tool designed to alert you about the known and unknown programs that want to access the devices commonly used to connect to family and friends.

Following a swift and uneventful installation, you are welcomed by a tab screen that provides details about the role of the app and how you can make the most of it. The interface is comprised of various tabs and you can check out the default active rules in the Default policy tab, where both the microphone and webcam are blocked.

While using the computer, you will get notifications about the applications that are using these devices and decide whether you should block them or not manually. In the Edit Policy tab, you can add, delete and edit individual files, folders, drives and custom items that are allowed to use the webcam and mic.

According to the developer, the application can be run in stealth mode. Consequently, if you have any reasons to suspect that the users you are sharing your computer with are spying on you, then the app can confirm or infirm your suspicions. You can verify whether you have tracking software on the computer by checking in the log of the program.

In the eventuality that you value your privacy and want to make sure that you do not fall victim to various malicious attacks carried on via hacking vulnerable devices, then perhaps you can consider giving Block WebCam and Microphone a try.