CBS 46 Investigates: Cell Phone Spying
New cell phone “spyware” has made it easy for just about anyone to bug your phone and uncover details of your private life, communications experts say.
The “spyware," marketed to suspicious spouses, parents and employers, can turn just about any cell phone into a high-tech spying device.
A quick search on the Internet reveals dozens of "spy phone" programs ranging from $4 to $400. Some “spyware” works on Bluetooth technology, while others require a download onto a "smart" phone, like a Blackberry or Web-based device. CBS 46 Investigative Reporter Wendy Saltzman tested Flexispy, high-end software that experts say allows people to eavesdrop on calls, download e-mails, and even track a person's GPS location at the touch of a button. (more) (video) (similar subject, different source)
The “spyware," marketed to suspicious spouses, parents and employers, can turn just about any cell phone into a high-tech spying device.
A quick search on the Internet reveals dozens of "spy phone" programs ranging from $4 to $400. Some “spyware” works on Bluetooth technology, while others require a download onto a "smart" phone, like a Blackberry or Web-based device. CBS 46 Investigative Reporter Wendy Saltzman tested Flexispy, high-end software that experts say allows people to eavesdrop on calls, download e-mails, and even track a person's GPS location at the touch of a button. (more) (video) (similar subject, different source)
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