Avast Antivirus has activated microphone?

emteec · February 28, 2016, 5:37pm

GlassWire is saying that Avast Antivirus has activated my microphone. I don’t think that is very likely.

Ken_GlassWire · February 28, 2016, 9:58pm

Do you know if Avast checks for microphone/webcam usage as a security feature? Maybe that’s why. Can you confirm what version of Avast you are using along with what OS version you’re using? We’ll test on our end and try to recreate this.

emteec · February 28, 2016, 10:25pm

I’m using Avast v11.1.2253 on Windows 10 Pro. I’ve never read anywhere that Avast checks mic/cam as a security feature. It’s always a possibility, but what would it be checking?

emteec · February 29, 2016, 3:21pm

Glasswire also just reported that Rainmeter 3.3.0 r2519 64-bit is accessing my HD Pro Webcam C920 & my ASUS Xonar D2X Microphone.

Ken_GlassWire · February 29, 2016, 4:49pm

I will ask our team to test with these software versions and see if we can recreate this.

tty_1 · October 18, 2016, 6:47pm

Hello,
Have you found what is going on?
I just received this same info: “The application has activated the “Realtec High Definition Audio” mic”.

GlassWire Basic: 1.2.74
Avast Internet Security: 12.3.2280 (build 12.3.3154.19).

Ken_GlassWire · October 18, 2016, 7:25pm

Perhaps Avast checks the mic for security reasons like we do. I’m not familiar with their software.

tty_1 · October 18, 2016, 8:01pm

OK, THX. I’ll ask them directly. If I get any answer I’ll post it here.

Ken_GlassWire · October 19, 2016, 5:45pm

I searched around with Google and found they did have some type of mic detection at one point, so perhaps that’s what it is. They are a reputable company and I’m sure it’s nothing malicious of course.