diff --git a/util.py b/util.py
index c3bb0a51..78f5c2d7 100644
--- a/util.py
+++ b/util.py
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ def check_internet() -> bool:
             sock.settimeout(5)
             sock.connect(('1.1.1.1', 53))
         return True
-    except (TimeoutError, OSError):
+    except (TimeoutError, OSError, PermissionError):
         return False