Nowadays, with the constant development of technology, there are mobile applications that can spy on all the activities of a smartphone. Whether to monitor your spouse or other, it is strictly illegal to spy on a mobile phone without the consent of its owner. What apps are these? How to protect yourself against possible spying on your mobile? We’ve got it covered for you.
Great ally of our daily life, the smartphone accompanies us in our everyday life. With the many downloaded applications, this everyday device makes life easier for its users. However, some applications, especially spy applications, can sometimes have malicious intentions. Excessive curiosity drives some people to monitor other smartphones without the knowledge of their owners. In this article, discover these applications that can be used as a means of spying as well as advice on how to protect yourself from them.
Spy on phone. Source: spm
What apps can spy on your cell phone?
Although these applications immediately make us think of a jealous partner who wants to control his other half, they do display a very useful positive side. In fact, they can allow you to monitor the use of your children’s smartphones or find a lost or stolen cell phone.
That said, it is important to be aware of these tools, in order to remain vigilant. In this way, you avoid being a victim of this practice and you protect yourself more against the potential risks of espionage. Here are some of the best rated and most used apps of the moment:
Phone spying. Source: spm
- MSpy: Spyware, mSpy is a monitoring tool for computers and mobile devices. Very popular, it works under Apple IOS, Android, Microsoft Windows and MacOs. It monitors all user activities on the device.
- EyeZy : the advantage of this application is its affordable price. In addition, it offers the possibility of monitoring a device without being visible.
- UMobix: from monitoring social media usage to real-time reporting, uMobix is a tool that offers a complete solution for monitoring activities on a smartphone.
- Cocospy: it is a mobile tracker application which can spy on calls, SMS, location… of another device. Simple and intuitive, it does not require any specific knowledge of technology.
These spy apps are unfortunately not visible on the smartphone and detecting their presence can be difficult. However, if you suspect the presence of an application of this type, be vigilant about the operation of your device. We cite for example:
- The slowness of the device and the rapid draining of the battery;
- Overheating of the device;
- The presence of certain search engines or home pages that you did not install;
- The discovery of an application that you have not downloaded;
- Sending SMS of which you are not the author;
- Phone performance that becomes limited;
- Difficulty logging into your online accounts.
It is possible to protect yourself from these possible risks of espionage. Prevention is better than cure ! Indeed, there are certain reflexes to adopt in order to protect oneself against this malicious action.
First, consider setting up an access code for your mobile phone. Pin code, password or pattern, you can choose the one you prefer according to your smartphone. Keep in mind to avoid classic codes that are easy to guess. These access codes allow you to protect your smartphone and prevent anyone from accessing it to install one of the spy apps.
It is also advisable to avoid downloading applications outside the App Store or Play Store.
If you receive a link or a file from a suspicious e-mail, you should never click on it, as this could leave room for hackers to hack your data.
An antivirus scan is required to detect any malicious application or software.
Delete suspicious apps and avoid connecting to Wi-Fi or turning on mobile data if you’re not using them.
As you will have understood, some applications can allow other people to spy on your phone and monitor your activities. It is therefore important to remain vigilant about the presence of one of these applications on your smartphone.
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Via SPM