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Features Request
« on: May 03, 2016, 01:34:40 PM »
1) Add extra protection for webcam and microphone -> Blocks unauthorized access of applications to the webcam and microphone and ask user permission.

2) Add ability to block unauthorized changes of browser settings -> Prevent adware and malicious scripts from changing browser start page, search engine and other settings.
« Last Edit: May 03, 2016, 02:39:02 PM by Captain Awesome »

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Re: Features Request
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2016, 04:12:41 PM »
I have a simple answer for the unexpected webcam shots:
The webcam is only usable when I allow it:



Normally, this is what my laptop looks like:

If the webcam get's activated, nothing is transmitted
unless I move the cover out of the way.

Details:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164936.msg1310818#msg1310818
« Last Edit: May 03, 2016, 04:49:12 PM by bob3160 »
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