How Well Is Your Privacy Guarded When You Are Using Spy Software?

Before we go into detail and explore the word “privacy” in reference to “spy” software, which basically was made to exploit the very meaning on the word privacy, maybe we should have a look at what spy software is capable of.

A spy software can:

• Capture phone calls made to and from the target phone and forward these conversations to the one spying on you.
• Allow remote access to microphones, through which the microphone on the target device can be turned on according to the wishes of the one spying on target device and its user.
• Send remote alerts to the person stalking the target phone
• Allow remote observation of target smartphone on the map in real time.
• Allow the stalker to remotely access call logs and text messages from the target phone.
• Enable microphones on mobile phones when phones are not being used, and can be installed by mobile providers.

Ironic isn’t it? Yet, under some circumstances, WhatsApp spy software is a good thing even though it exploits the personal space and privacy of the user of the target device to no end.

Can Spy Software Be Used For Good?

For parents, spy software serves as a medium to keep an eye on their children, to make sure that they are safe and sound no matter where they are. Similarly, spy applications can also bear fruitful results when employers want to keep track of the progress of their employees and also to make sure that they are not misusing company provided hardware and bandwidth for their personal gain. It is also the perfect medium to avoid any legal nightmare and nipping any potential problem in the bud.

These two, in our opinion might be the only ways in which using spy software may be a good thing. Plus, these might also be the only scenarios where one would want to keep the data stored on spy application servers from being hacked.

Privacy Concerns While Using Spy Software

Spy software completely relies on remote access to be able to do what it is supposed to – provide real time intelligence about the target device. Though it might be its greatest feature, it is also the very thing that makes spy software vulnerable.

The data transferred via the means of remote access is stored on the various servers belonging to the spy applications. Although most reliable spy application assures its users that they delete the recorded logs and various other private data from their servers periodically, there is no way to be certain of this. Therefore, one should always be vigilant and take care of the data being gathered and stored by their spy applications personally.

How Can You Protect Your Privacy While using Spy Apps?

1. Password

Since password is the first line of defence against hackers, a good and strong password will always serve you well. Make sure that the password you are using to access your files on remote servers is;

-        Unique

-        Strong

-        Is not used on any other account

2. Read the User Agreement

Reading a user agreement might be a tedious job, but it is also one the best way to learn about the security standards that your spy application offers. Plus, it also contains various other essential details regarding your spy software that you might want to know about.

3. Backup

Do you have things that you have to review later like call and keystroke logs from your child’s computer? If yes than instead of keeping such sensitive data online to review later, you should save it on your computer or some similar place offline. This way, if the server gets hacked, you can protect yours and your child’s privacy.

4. Avoid Public Wi-Fi

Data being shared over a public Wi-Fi is usually not encrypted. Therefore, if you are accessing the remote servers of your spy application over a public Wi-Fi, the chances of someone hacking into the serves and browsing through your data at their leisure increases tenfold.

5. Report Hackers

If you suspect that someone has had a snoop through the data stored over the remote servers of your spy software, then you should report such an incident to your spy software company immediately.

Author Bio:

 Angelica is tech geek as well as a Content manager and Social Media enthusiastic. She is extremely passionate and result driven professional. She writes for TOS blog - a mobile spy app. Follow her on twitter @angelicadowson2