MSpy

Not to be confused with MSPY.

mSpy is a brand of mobile and computer parental control monitoring software for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. mSpy monitors and logs user activity on the client device. This software is marketed at parents as a way to monitor smartphone, tablet, and computer usage of their children.[1][2] Parents can monitor a range of smartphone activities their kids are taking part in. From their child's physical location to their browser history, video, images, emails and text and more.[3]

History

mSpy was launched as a product for mobile monitoring in 2010 by a London-based tech company.

In 2012 the application allowed parents to monitor not only smartphones but also computers - Windows and Mac.

In 2013 mSpy became TopTenReviews Cell phone monitoring software award winner.

By 2014, the business has grown nearly 400%, and mSpy user number have exceeded the 1 million mark.[4]

In 2015 mSpy program updates ensured longer battery life of target devices. The number of mSpy clients approximated 1.5 million and the number of countries, mSpy application has customers in, reached 207. Leading mSpy markets included USA, Germany, France, Brazil and the United Kingdom.[5]

In 2016 mLite — a light version of mSpy is available from Google Play.

Features

mSpy works on the following platforms: Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.

mSpy allows:

Recent Awards

Reception

It was noted that since mSpy runs inconspicuously, there is risk of the software being used illegally. Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch, told MailOnline "This is the kind of technology you'd expect the security services to be using…".[9] Citing similar concerns, mSpy was called "terrifying" by The Next Web[10] and was featured in NPR coverage of spyware used against victims of stalking and other domestic violence.[11]

In May 2015, Brian Krebs claimed that mSpy was hacked, leaking personal data for hundreds of thousands of users of devices with mSpy installed.[12] mSpy claimed that there was no data leak, but that instead, it was the victim of blackmailers.[13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rossman, Jim (May 3, 2014). phone-activity.ece "There are ways of keeping tabs on your kids’ phone activity". Dallasnews.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ Shaw, Keith (May 22, 2014). "How far are you willing to go to spy on your employees' smartphones? " Networkworld.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ TEGNA. "Apps designed to limit and monitor your childs online activity". Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  4. ↑ Ong, Josh (November 28, 2013). "mSpy: A terrifying app for spying on another smartphone or tablet user." Thenextweb.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "mSpy Monitoring Application Sums Up 2015". Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  6. ↑ "mSpy Got PTPA Winner's Seal of Approval | Cell Phone Spy Software Reviews". www.top10spysoftware.com. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  7. ↑ "mSpy Parental Monitoring Tool is certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program". www.kidsafeseal.com. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  8. ↑ "mSpy Received KidSAFE Listed Seal". PRWEB. February 22, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  9. ↑ Woollaston, Victoria (November 28, 2013). "The bunny boiler app: Spy software lets you track a partner's movements, listen in on calls and even lock their phone." Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  10. ↑ Josh Ong (2013-11-28). "mSpy: A Terrifying App for Spying on Another Smartphone User". Thenextweb.com. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
  11. ↑ "Smartphones Are Used To Stalk, Control Domestic Abuse Victims : All Tech Considered". NPR. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
  12. ↑ "Mobile Spyware Maker mSpy Hacked, Customer Data Leaked — Krebs on Security". Krebsonsecurity.com. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
  13. ↑ "Child spy firm hit by blackmailers". BBC. 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2015-11-08.

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