There seems something seamy about surveillance software–something seedy about a product widely publicized as a tool for jealous spouses.
So it’s notable that the makers of Spector Pro www.spectorsoft.com surveillance software are trying to clean up its image a bit.
Spying is questionable enough, even if it’s a beloved child you’re trying to protect, and it was with some hesitation that I tried Spector Pro as part of a look at tools for parents concerned about their kids’ activities on social networking sites.
[...] Computer surveillance usually takes place through computer monitoring software. This software is easy to install, widely available both through online downloads and through software packages, and generally costs under $100. Some companies even offer computer surveillance services with monthly or weekly updates of information. Once software or services are installed on a system, the program is invisible to most users and usually works quietly to record every keystroke made on the computer system. [...]
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[...] There are many reasons why cheaters use the Internet to pursue affairs. Cyberspace provides a safe and anonymous way of finding and communicating with others. Rather than having to make up excuses to go out to meet someone, an unfaithful spouse can literally meet people in the marital home, while his or her spouse is in another room. Unfaithful partners can screen the people they meet online and then meet in person occasionally. Many people also assume that online cheating leaves few clues, create a sense of confidence that the secret will stay safe. [...]
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