Mobile Spy
| File:Mobile Spy Logo.png | |
| Developer(s) | Retina-X Studios |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2007 |
| Stable release | 7.0
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| Engine | |
| Operating system | IOS, Android, BlackBerry |
| Type | Parental controls |
| Website | mobile-spy |
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Mobile Spy is a mobile phone monitoring software developed by Retina-X Studios for Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows and Symbian operating systems. Mobile Spy markets its product as a tracking software for children, teenagers and employees. According to the developers, Mobile Spy is not spyware, but the application gives the user notification that device activities are being monitored by the device owner and administrator.[1]
Features[edit]
The following is the list of Mobile Spy's main features:
- The monitored device logs text messages, call history, contacts and websites visited, etc.
- Facebook Messenger, Twitter logging, WhatsApp messages, BlackBerry messenger and iMessage logging.[2]
- GPS tracking.[3]
- Content-control software for mobiles.
Usage[edit]
Mobile Spy requires physical access in order to track a smartphone. Once installed, the application runs at each startup and its web panel can be accessed remotely.[4] All logs are transferred to the Mobile Spy’s server for the user to view.[5] Under remote settings the user can change Mobile Spy settings from the panel. The software can be uninstalled remotely from the panel at any time. Mobile Spy officials announced the promise to enable parents see all text messages, track GPS locations and record phone activity.
Media attention and recognition[edit]
Mobile Spy has been reviewed by CNET and Tom's Guide Magazine.[6]
See also[edit]
- DansGuardian
- Internet censorship
- Content-control software
- List of parental control software
- Retina-X Studios
References[edit]
- ↑ Austin, Kelly (22 January 2015). "Monitoring Notifications Give You a Clear Conscience". Mobile Spy. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ↑ "Mobile Spy Features".
- ↑ Costello, Sam. "14 Ways to Find a Stolen or Lost iPhone". About.com.
- ↑ Smith, Richard (17 February 2015). "Safeguarding the Digital Hierarchy: Android Monitoring Software to the Rescue". B2C. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ↑ "How It Works".
- ↑ "CNET's Sree Sreenivasan Suggests Methods Parents Can Use To Keep Their Kids Safe Online". CBS Local Media. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
External links[edit]
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