Spy Software
Most people computer useres refer to spyware in very general terms. Basically any software that obtains information from your computer without your knowledge can be termed as a spyware. There are many types of spyware doing the rounds on the Internet. Most people often just see it as all the same thing without understanding the subtleties between the different types of spyware that can infect your computer.
Spy Software General Types
It’s important that you understand the security and data safety implications that different types of spyware have. Some types of spyware are just plain old annoying and some of them could potentially cost you thousands of dollars in phone calls.
Spy Software For PC
Spy Software For PC is an extremely powerful monitoring software which allows you to secretly record all activities of computer, including email sent and received, websites visited, every keystroke (including login/password of all kinds of programs and websites such as Facebook, Myspace and all webmails etc), file operations, both sides of online IM conversations such as ICQ, MSN, AOL, AIM, Skype, gTalk and Yahoo Messenger etc, and take screen snapshot at set intervals just like a surveillance camera directly point at the computer.
Spy Software Distribution
Spyware is often included in free software and are usually installed without the knowledge of the user. They are generally active only after restarting the computer. Some, like Gator are stealthy and do not find themselves in Task Manager (access: {ctrl + alt + del for Windows}).
Spy Software Operation
Spyware is composed of three distinct mechanisms:
>> The mechanism of infection, which installs the software. This mechanism is identical to that used by viruses, worms or Trojan horses;
>> The mechanism for the collection of information. For spy software collection is to record everything the user searches and downloads;
>> The mechanism for the transmission to the third party. This mechanism is usually provided via the Internet. The third party may be the designer of the program or company;
>> The spyware can display advertising opportunities, download a virus, install a trojan, capture passwords by recording the keys pressed on the keyboard (keyloggers), spy programs running during specific hours, or spy on the visited websites.
Spy Software For Mac
Spy Software integrates several tools to ensure thorough Monitoring of computer’s operating system.
It keeps track of every word or keystroke command entered by a user. It also Monitors the Clipboard and records all pasted items. The program logs active applications and window captions. Every entry in the log has a time stamp so that you can trace user activity minute by minute.
Spy Software For Mac also records the use of the global network. The list of visited sites and pages, supported with key logs, time stamps and screenshots, tells you in full what was being done on the web. Should any wrongdoing occur, screenshots will supply undeniable evidence which can reinforce your argument.
Cell Phone Spy Software
Indeed the variety of cell phone spy software dedicated for spying on cell phone is so diverse that it’s almost impossible to enumerate them here, nevertheless, most have the same features and follow the same methods of downloading.
Most cell phone spy software work by stealthily recording received and sent text messages, call logs and the GPS location of the phone. Some have special features like listening to live phone conversations or turning on the phone’s microphones in order to listen to real conversations. All information are can be monitored through an internet account that the spy sets up before installing the spy application.
Spy Software General Uses
Parental Control
Computer Monitoring
Employee Monitoring
Spouse Monitoring
Keystroke Logger
