VIPRE Privacy Shield (formerly VIPRE Identity Shield)

While microphones and webcams are very useful in the modern, connected age, unfortunately, they can also be a vehicle for identity theft and spying. Even if there are some laws in this sense, tracking crimes committed through these means is very hard to prove.

VIPRE Privacy Shield is a tool designed to add extra protection to your privacy and, along with an updated antivirus, it can prevent breaches to your computer's audio and visual ports.

As previously mentioned, the main role of the tool is to block webcam and microphone that cybercriminals usually access via shady code and scripts. The app provides 24/7 protection and blocks any malicious attempt of snooping, while warning you at the same time.

The utility can help you identify and remove tracking records that feature personal browsing information and that is commonly used by advertisements that contain trackers. According to the developer, phishing and identity profiling are averted from the start by eliminating the browsing logs. As you would expect, the app presents you with the information first, so you can decide which data should be deleted.

The utility packs a powerful local document scanner that find files that contain any data related to your identity, such as phone number, email address, bank account or social security numbers. These files are not deleted directly, but rather you receive alerts about them so you can store them in a more secure location.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the program deep scans your browser and displays a list of the traceable credentials you commonly use to access websites, service providers or portals. You can remove these traces and ensure they are not going to end up in the wrong hands.

VIPRE Privacy Shield is a specialized tool that can add an extra layer of protection against tracking and spying. Not only does it reveal your potential sensitive information, but it includes some easy ways to address vulnerabilities.