Cover up your Mac’s camera with software [Deals]

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Sorry, but sticking a piece of paper over your camera isn't a viable security solution.
Sorry, but sticking a piece of paper over your camera isn't a viable security solution.
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When you see Mark Zuckerberg covering up his webcam, you know there’s good reason. After all, webcams are the windows into our world for hackers and snoops. And with facial recognition taking off as a security feature, taking control of your webcam is only going to get more important.

But let’s be honest, sticking a square of paper over your camera isn’t exactly a foolproof fix. Camera Guard Pro offers a software solution. It blocks all programs and processes that try to access the webcam or mic. And right now, you can get a lifetime of Camera Guard 2 Pro for just $14.99 at Cult of Mac Deals.

Adding a layer of software protection to your Mac’s recording devices carries a number of benefits. For example, hackers may be using your webcam even when the green light next to it is unlit. With this app, any attempt to use to camera is not only blocked, but reported and logged. Additionally, the Deep Detective feature constantly monitors critical system areas and protects personal data against ransomware attacks. Together with other antivirus or firewall software, this is the way to a much more secure Mac.

Buy now: Get a lifetime of Camera Guard 2 Pro for $14.99. That’s a whopping 90 percent off the usual price.

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