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Camera Guard Mac 3 - Improved Webcam Blocker and Mic Protection for macOS

January 30, 2019
Protectstar today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Camera Guard Mac 3 for macOS, a new upgrade to their popular security solution. The app protects any Mac's built-in web camera and mic from being accessed by hackers, trojans and spies including latest spyware. Version 3.0 brings improved protection against unauthorized access to the Mac microphone and webcam, plus it now offers users of shared Mac computers to easily pin protect any app on their Mac.

Camera Guard Mac app sits quietly in the background, monitoring the Mac's built-in microphone and webcam for any unauthorized access attempts. The app efficiently blocks any detected attempts, while also alerting the Mac user to the attempts. The utility blocks both known and unknown attacks methods, thanks to its exclusive "Deep Detective" feature. 
Users of shared Macs can pin protect their personal apps like Apple Mail, Photos, Contacts, Safari, and even games can be prevented from opening without the correct pin. 
With a quick entry of a 4-digit pin, the apps are protected from unauthorized access by other users. 
This new feature is the perfect solution for parents who share their Mac with younger family members and worry their kids might access things they shouldn't.

"When we discovered that illegal monitoring of Mac users via their Mac's webcam and mic was on the rise we created Camera Guard Mac in 2016, which offered complete protection against unauthorized access of your Mac's web camera and microphone," says Chris Bohn, CEO of Protectstar.
The new version of the app offers numerous new features, including improved access detection, protection against Mac ransomware, a whitelist for allowed apps and processes, and support for the Apple's Touch ID sensor that's found on the latest models of the MacBook Pro.

Features:
* Web camera blocker 
* Microphone protection
* Securely protects apps with a 4-digit pin
* Deep Detective (TM) protects against known and unknown attack attempts
* Protection against Mac ransomware
* Allow kids access to only specific games, and applications
* Schedule for each app or all apps to allow usage for specific days and times
* Pop-Up notifications regarding security breaches
* Logfile protocol tracks unauthorized attempts to start access apps and files
* Smart protection against ransomware threats
* Blocks execution of potentially malicious Java code
* Can be set to run at login for automatic protection

Camera Guard Mac 3 still includes Protectstar's exclusive "Deep Detective" feature, which monitors all attempted access to any protected Mac. While offering proactive protection that is similar to other companies' firewall, Deep Detective also reports against both known and unknown attacks, via its modern heuristic methods.

Device Requirements:
* Mac OS 10.11 or higher (Supports latest macOS Mojave)
* 64-bit Processor
* 50 MB
* Internet connection for activation and updates

Pricing and Availability:
Camera Guard Mac 3 Professional is $19.90 USD (or an equivalent amount in other currencies) and includes 12-months of updates/upgrades and technical support by Protectstar's Support Heroes. A Care Plan option is also available for $49.00 USD, and includes 3-years of updates/upgrades and premium technical support by the Protectstar Support Superheros.

EXTRA LINKS:
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https://www.protectstar.com
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https://www.protectstar.com/en/camera-guard
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https://www.protectstar.com/en/shop-camera-guard-mac
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About Protectstar Inc.
Protectstar™ is an innovative cybersecurity company founded in 2004 by Chris Bohn. Over eight million private users, leading enterprises across various industries, the military, and government agencies trust Protectstar’s solutions. By combining extensive experience, AI-driven technology, and ongoing research, Protectstar delivers the highest security standards.

For more information about Protectstar™, please visit
https://www.protectstar.com/en/

Press Contact:
Chris Bohn