Activate Security

Webcam & Microphone Protection

Last updated: August 22, 2023

Block unauthorized access to your webcam and microphone to prevent spying.

How Protection Works

Activate Security monitors and blocks:

  • Unauthorized webcam access attempts
  • Microphone activation by unknown apps
  • Background recording attempts
  • Suspicious application behavior

Enabling Protection

  1. Open Activate Security
  2. Go to "Privacy Protection"
  3. Enable "Webcam Protection"
  4. Enable "Microphone Protection"
  5. Choose notification settings

Allowing Trusted Apps

Add apps to allowlist for legitimate use:

  1. Click "Manage Applications"
  2. Select app from list
  3. Choose "Always Allow"
  4. Common apps: Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.

Protection Notifications

You'll be notified when:

  • App tries to access webcam/microphone
  • Unknown app attempts access
  • Access is blocked
  • Suspicious activity detected
Privacy Tip: Review app permissions regularly and remove access for apps you no longer use.

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