Spy program for laptop. Spyware. What is spyware
If you are already interested in spyware and are monitoring this market, then your situation is favorable, all that remains is to choose a program and find out the truth. But for many users, the problem arises precisely in choosing - who to believe, what really works, and how much it costs best quality? If you're at a crossroads, then this spy review best programs on the market for you...
Thanks to my ex-wife, I became a pro at spying capabilities. So, I found out that various bugs, cameras and other attributes are of little use for catching an unfaithful spouse, since the main activity is usually carried out precisely in in social networks and chat messages. Therefore, only a wiretapping program can give a complete picture. But which program should you choose?
First of all, you must clearly understand that when Google is such a service, in the Internet search results you will receive a lot of offers from detective agencies to magical ways of reading any information over the air. Therefore, to save your time searching, I give you a clear schedule right here and now:
— Only airborne infections are transmitted through the air!!! Remember this!
— Detective agencies are expensive!
— The wiretapping program should not cost more than $500! Because for this money she should not only transfer data to me, but also cook borscht and feed the cat. Spy technology doesn't cost that much. 
— There are a lot of spyware sellers on the Internet, and only a few manufacturers. Vendors buy software from manufacturers and resell it to you and the walrus. Therefore, it is always more profitable to buy from the factory.
Separating sellers from manufacturers is easy if you understand it. The location, IP, links and the brand itself are all googled at once. Therefore, I present to your attention the TOP 3 spy software manufacturers from which you can choose:
Manufacturer: Flexispy Ltd., USA Website: https://www.flexispy.com/ru/
First of all, I would like to mention the FlexiSPY product. Its manufacturers spare no expense on new developments, product safety and customer support in their native language. For this, respect and first place to them! 
Advantages over competitors by points:
— Invisibility
For me, the most important thing is my safety, the program should not give away its work, because there is always a chance to improve the relationship... For almost a year of testing, FlexiSPY has never shown a single unmasking sign!
— The widest functionality
Basic functions such as interception SMS, calls, tracking by GPS And internet activity FlexiSPY clicks like a nut.
The most popular functions are interception of messengers, FlexiSPY also has the widest range of functions - 18 current ones and they are not going to stop - WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber, LINE, Skype, WeChat, iMessage, BBM, Blackberry PIN, Yahoo, Snapchat, Hangouts, KIK, Telegram, Tinder, Instagram, QQ…
Let's move on to the advanced features - access to the camera and microphone is offered in complete package Extreme - recording telephone conversations
subscriber camera pictures And environment recording phone via microphone.
I can’t help but note the unique features of FlexiSPY – call interception And wiretapping the environment in real time. Today, due to legal nuances, these functions have been canceled for all other programs.
When my wife went to a bar with her ‘colleagues’, I heard a lot of interesting things right here and now, and not later in the recording, so sometimes these functions are simply vital... 
- Price
The product has a golden mean in this regard too. Quality costs money, but reasonable ones. Therefore, the cost of programs starts from 68 USD per month, which is quite acceptable. You can upgrade to the advanced version by paying the difference at any time. There is no need to reinstall anything! 
— Russian support
The product has instructions and support in Russian. When I installed the program, I received advice about rooting and jailbreaking, including in Russian. This is very helpful for unsure users.
— Stability
Many competitors - Shadow copy, StealthGenie, SpyBubble and others have been forcibly closed in recent years due to legal issues which are very controversial in this business. Of course, no one returned anything to the users, so you need to choose a stable service.
The product has existed since 2005, those 10 years, and this is more than stable for the spy business!
Flaws
Unfortunately, the developers never released a Russified version of the personal account, citing the fact that they have users all over the world. However, a very important part has been translated into Russian - this is the installation and configuration section of the program. 
mSpy
Manufacturer: Bitex Group LTD., England Website: https://www.mspy.com
The next winner of the rating is a manufacturer called mSpy. I can’t help but note that these developers also know their stuff and produce cool software. But there is one feature for the Russian-speaking audience - they do not have a Russian version of the site. Therefore, if your English is not very good, then read above about the competitor, and if this is not a problem for you, then below is my review of mSpy. 
Advantages of mSpy over competitors by points:
- Price
The cost of the standard mSpy package starts from 29.99 USD, which is undoubtedly lower than its main competitors and this is the main advantage. For this money you will get the basic functions of spy software - SMS, MMS, call history, contacts, email, photos and videos, Internet activity, calendar, notes, applications, GPS tracking, as well as full service. 
- Solution without jailbreak
Here you can give a standing ovation! Of course, anyone forced to spy on someone wants to do it without access to the device... but the reality is that this is impossible. However, the mSpy developers offer one solution, which I cannot call an alternative, but it may suit a certain category of users - pumping data to Personal Area from iCloud.
This solution is only available for iOS devices, only if you know the username and password for account iCloud, and only if data synchronization with the cloud is enabled on the device.
The available functionality in this case is Whatsapp, iMessage, SMS, MMS, call history, contacts, internet activity, calendar, notes, applications for 69.99 USD per month. 
These are unique features of mSpy; no other competitor has them.
If you control your child, then blocking applications and sites is a very important function, you will agree. The child will not be able to open and view what you do not want, but cannot forbid him.
In the case of spouse control, a situation may likely arise where you do not want any subscriber to get through. But don't forget about alternative ways communications. 
— Skype for support
Customer support is important for every client, especially when you are not buying Russian software and speak only your native language. In this case, of course, you need to choose a program that is supported in Russian. However, large corporations cannot approach each client individually, and they use special websites to support their clients; this is not entirely convenient for users who are accustomed to simple methods communication. In this case, the advantage of mSpy is obvious - customer support via regular Skype at any time! 
Flaws
Like FlexiSPY, mSpy has not translated its personal account into any other language from English. This is a drawback to using the program for many users. 
TalkLog
Manufacturer: Talklog.Net
Third place in the ranking is occupied by very interesting software TalkLog, but it only works on the Android platform. It is interesting because it is sold by the manufacturer, and it is completely Russian-language.
This is a huge advantage, you might think, but this application has very little functionality. 
In detail:
Russian-language software
The entire program is in Russian, including installation file. I tested it myself on my phone, and I must note that the installation takes no more than five minutes, everything is very simple and understandable to the most dense user. However, I recommend reading this post to the end. 
In connection with this easy installation TalkLog cannot be considered as a full-fledged tracking program, but rather as a lightweight application for monitoring some phone functions - calls, audio control, SMS, MMC, media, location, Internet activity, applications and the ability to turn the device off and on.
Built-in chats are completely absent; who uses SMS these days? The cost of the program corresponds to the functionality. 
Since the program is installed without , it remains in the list of applications and can always be detected by the user, but this is the difference between downloading a powerful tracking program to the root folder of the phone and installing simple application in 2 clicks - remember this! 
I can briefly summarize this long post like this - if you are looking for value for money, are worried about not being found out and want to know everything, then your choice. If you're on a budget or looking for some way to read information via iCloud without access to your phone, definitely choose mSpy. Well, if you need a solution for Android, but you don’t want to use customer support and want to see only the general activity of the subscriber without details and at a very low cost, then TalkLog should suit you!
If you have questions or suggestions, I will always comment!
Who among us hasn’t wanted to feel like a cool hacker at least once and break at least something? :) Even if not, then let’s talk about how great it would be to get a password from your mail/social network. the network of a friend, wife/husband, roommate thought at least once by everyone. :) Yes, and you have to start somewhere, after all! A significant part of attacks (hacking) involves infecting the victim’s computer with so-called keyloggers (spyware).
So, in today’s article we’ll talk about what are free programs for monitoring windows-based computers, where you can download their full versions, how to infect a victim’s computer with them, and what are the features of their use.
But first, a little introduction.
What are keyloggers and why are they needed?
I think you yourself have guessed what it is. As a rule, they are a kind of program that is hidden (although this is not always the case) installed on the victim’s computer, after which it records absolutely all keystrokes on this node. Moreover, in addition to the clicks themselves, the following is usually recorded: the date and time of the click (action) and the program in which these actions were performed (browser, including the website address (hurray, we immediately see what the passwords are from!); local application; system services(including Windows login passwords), etc.).
From here one of the problems is immediately visible: I got access to my neighbor’s computer for a couple of minutes and I want to get her password from VK! I installed the miracle program and returned the computer. How can I look up passwords later? Looking for a way to take the computer from her again? The good news is: usually not. Most keyloggers are capable of not only storing the entire accumulated database of actions locally, but also sending it remotely. There are many options for sending logs:
- A fixed email (there may be several) is the most convenient option;
- FTP server (who has it);
- SMB server (exotic, and not very convenient).
- A fixed flash drive (you insert it into the USB port of the victim’s computer, and all logs are copied there automatically in invisible mode!).
Why is all this needed? I think the answer is obvious. In addition to the banal stealing of passwords, some keyloggers can do a number of other nice things:
- Logging correspondence in specified social networks. networks or instant messengers (for example, Skype).
- Taking screenshots of the screen.
- View/capture webcam data (which can be very interesting).
How to use keyloggers?
And this is a difficult question. You need to understand that just finding a convenient, functional, good keylogger is not enough.
So, what is needed for a spy program to work successfully?:
- Administrator access to a remote computer.
Moreover, this does not necessarily mean physical access. You can easily access it via RDP (Remote Desktop Service); TeamViewer; AmmyAdmin, etc.
As a rule, the greatest difficulties are associated with this point. However, I recently wrote an article about how to get administrator rights in Windows. - Anonymous e-mail / ftp (by which you will not be identified).
Of course, if you are breaking Aunt Shura for your neighbor, this point can be safely omitted. As is the case if you always have the victim’s computer at hand (ala, find out your brother/sister’s passwords). - Lack of working antiviruses / internal Windows protection systems.
Most public keyloggers (which will be discussed below) are known to the vast majority of antivirus software (although there are logger viruses that are built into the OS kernel or system driver, and antiviruses can no longer detect or destroy them, even if they have detected them). Due to the above, anti-virus software, if any, will have to be mercilessly destroyed. In addition to antiviruses, systems like Windows Defender (these first appeared in Windows 7 and later) also pose a danger to our spyware. They detect suspicious activity in software running on a computer. You can easily find information on how to get rid of them on Google.
These, perhaps, are all the necessary and sufficient conditions for your success in the field of stealing other people’s passwords / correspondence / photos or whatever else you want to encroach on.
What types of spyware are there and where can I download them?
So, let's begin the review of the main keyloggers that I used in my daily practice with links to download them for free full versions(i.e. all versions are the latest at the moment (for which it is possible to find a cure) and with already working and tested cracks).
0. The Rat!
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 10
- Convenience/usability: 9
- Functionality: 8
It's just a bomb, not a keylogger! In working condition it takes 15-20 KB. Why be surprised: it is written entirely in assembly language (veteran programmers shed tears) and written mostly by enthusiastic hackers, due to which the level of its secrecy is simply amazing: it works at the OS kernel level!
In addition, the package includes FileConnector - a mini-program that allows you to connect this keylogger with absolutely any program. As a result, you get a new exe of almost the same size, and when launched, it works exactly like the program with which you glued it together! But after the first launch, your keylogger will be automatically installed in invisible mode with the parameters for sending logs that you have previously specified. Convenient, isn't it?
Great opportunity for social engineering(bring a game file/presentation to a friend on a flash drive, or even just a Word document (I’ll tell you how to create an exe file that launches a specific word/excel file in one of my next articles), launch it, everything is good and wonderful, however, the friend is already invisibly infected!). Or you just send this file to a friend by mail (it’s better to download a link to it, since modern mail servers prohibit sending exe files). Of course, there is still a risk from antivirus software during installation (but it will not exist after installation).
By the way, with the help of some other techniques you can glue together any hidden installation distribution (these are found in The Rat! and Elite keylogger) not only with exe files (which still raise suspicion among even more or less advanced users), but also with ordinary word / excel and even pdf files! No one will ever think anything about a simple pdf, but that’s not the case! :) How this is done is the topic of a whole separate article. Those who are especially zealous can write me questions through the feedback form. ;)
Overall, The Rat! can be described for a very long time and a lot. This was done much better than me. There is also a download link there.
1. Elite keylogger
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 10
- Convenience/usability: 9
- Functionality: 8
Perhaps one of the best keyloggers ever created. Its capabilities, in addition to the standard set (interception of all clicks in the context of applications / windows / sites), include interception of instant messenger messages, pictures from a webcam, and also - which is VERY important! - interception of WinLogon service passwords. In other words, it intercepts Windows login passwords (including domain ones!). This became possible thanks to its work at the system driver level and launch even at the OS boot stage. Due to this same feature, this program remains completely invisible to both Kasperosky and all other anti-malware software. Frankly, I have not met a single keylogger capable of this.
However, you shouldn’t delude yourself too much. The installer itself is recognized by antiviruses very easily and to install it you will need admin rights and disabling all antivirus services and services. After installation, everything will work perfectly in any case.
In addition, the described feature (working at the OS kernel level) introduces requirements for the OS version on which the keyloggers will work. Version 5-5.3 (links to which are given below) supports everything up to Windows 7, inclusive. Win 8 / 10, as well as Windows server family (2003 / 2008 / 2012) are no longer supported. There is version 6, which functions perfectly, incl. on win 8 and 10, however, it is currently not possible to find a cracked version. It will probably appear in the future. In the meantime, you can download Elite keylogger 5.3 from the link above.
No mode networking, therefore, it is not suitable for use by employers (to monitor the computers of their employees) or an entire group of people.
An important point is the ability to create an installation distribution with predefined settings (for example, with a specified email address where logs will need to be sent). At the same time, at the end you get a distribution kit that, when launched, does not display absolutely any warnings or windows, and after installation it can even destroy itself (if you check the appropriate option).
Several screenshots of version 5 (to show how beautiful and convenient everything is):
2. All-in-one keylogger.
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 3
- Convenience/usability: 9
- Functionality: 8
It is also a very, very convenient thing. The functionality is quite at the level of Elite keylogger. Things are worse with secrecy. Winlogon passwords are no longer intercepted, it is not a driver, and is not built into the kernel. However, it is installed in system and hidden AppData directories, which are not so easily accessible to unauthorized users (not those on whose behalf it is installed). Nevertheless, antiviruses sooner or later successfully do this, which makes this thing not particularly reliable and safe when used, for example, at work to spy on your own superiors. ;) Gluing it to something or encrypting the code to hide it from antiviruses will not work.
Works on any version of Win OS (which is nice and practical).
As for the rest, everything is fine: it logs everything (except Windows login passwords), sends it anywhere (including e-mail, ftp, fixed flash drive). In terms of convenience, everything is also excellent.
3. Spytech SpyAgent.
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 4
- Convenience/usability: 8
- Functionality: 10
Also a good keylogger, although with dubious secrecy. Supported OS versions are also all possible. The functionality is similar to previous options. There is an interesting self-destruct function after specified period time (or upon reaching a predetermined date).
In addition, it is possible to record video from a webcam and sound from a microphone, which can also be very popular and which the previous two representatives do not have.
There is a network mode of operation, which is convenient for monitoring an entire network of computers. By the way, StaffCop has it (it is not included in the review due to its uselessness for one user - an individual). Perhaps this program is ideal for employers to spy on their employees (although the leaders in this field are unconditionally StaffCop and LanAgent - if you are a legal entity, be sure to look in their direction). Or to keep track of your offspring who love to sit and watch “adult sites”. Those. where what is needed is not concealment, but convenience (including a bunch of beautiful log reports, etc.) and functionality for blocking specified sites/programs (SpyAgent also has it).
4. Spyrix Personal monitor.
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 4
- Convenience/usability: 6
- Functionality: 10
The functionality is at the level of the previous candidate, but the same problems with secrecy. In addition, the functionality includes an interesting thing: copying files from USB drives inserted into the computer, as well as remote viewing logs through a web account on the Spyrix website (but we are going to download a cracked version, so it will not work for us).
5. Spyrix Personal monitor.
Ratings (out of 10):
- Stealth: 3
- Convenience/usability: 6
- Functionality: 8
I won’t describe it in detail, because... this instance does not have anything that one of the previous spies did not have, however, someone may like this keylogger (at least for its interface).
What do we end up with?
The issue of using a keylogger is more ethical than technical, and it greatly depends on your goals.
If you are an employer who wants to control his employees, feel free to set up StaffCop, collect written permission from all employees for such actions (otherwise you may be seriously charged for such things) and the job is in the bag. Although I personally know more effective ways increasing the performance of its employees.
If you are a novice IT specialist who just wants to experience what it’s like to break someone - and how this thing works in general, then arm yourself with social engineering methods and conduct tests on your friends, using any of the examples given. However, remember: the detection of such activity by victims does not contribute to friendship and longevity. ;) And you definitely shouldn’t test this at your work. Mark my words: I have experience with this. ;)
If your goal is to spy on your friend, husband, neighbor, or maybe you even do it regularly and for money, think carefully about whether it’s worth it. After all, sooner or later they may attract. And it’s not worth it: “rummaging through someone else’s dirty laundry is not a pleasant pleasure.” If you still need to (or maybe you work in the field of investigating computer crimes and such tasks are part of your professional responsibilities), then there are only two options: The Rat! and Elite Keylogger. In the mode of hidden installation distributions, glued with word / excel / pdf. And it’s better, if possible, encrypted with a fresh cryptor. Only in this case can we guarantee safer activities and real success.
But in any case, it is worth remembering that the competent use of keyloggers is only one small link in achieving the goal (including even a simple attack). You don’t always have admin rights, you don’t always have physical access, and not all users will open, read, and even more so download your attachments/links (hello social engineering), the antivirus won’t always be disabled/your keylogger/cryptor won’t always be unknown to them . All these and many untold problems can be solved, but their solution is the topic of a whole series of separate articles.
In a word, you have just begun to plunge into a complex, dangerous, but insanely interesting world information security. :)
Sincerely,Lysyak A.S.
For many people, using a smartphone has become an integral part of everyday life. If you wish, you can take advantage of the opportunities modern technologies not only to communicate with other people, but also to secretly obtain information about their social circle.
This opportunity will be provided to you by a mobile spy for Android, which allows you not only to monitor SMS and calls, but also to gain access to almost all actions performed on the smartphone, and in some cases, record the owner’s movements.
The need to use spyware for Android may arise in a variety of situations.
Here are just a few possible examples:
- you are afraid that your child will fall into bad company and want to know who he associates with;
- you don't trust any of your friends or acquaintances;
- Are you facing problems in family relationships and are wondering how to find out if your husband is cheating?.
How to use mobile spy for Android?
It is very easy to use as it does not require any special technical knowledge. It is enough to register on the official website of the program and install the application downloaded from the site on the smartphone of the person you want to monitor.
After rebooting the phone, it will turn on and will remain guaranteed invisible to the average user, and you will be able to remotely control it through the website from your Internet account using the functions you need. For example, by turning on your smartphone’s microphone, you can listen to what’s going on around you, figure out where its owner is and who he’s talking to.
It should be noted that it will provide access to various information stored on the smartphone. You can also not only listen to other people's conversations and read SMS, but also find out which sites were opened in the browser. Media files, that is, photos and videos taken on a smartphone, also become available. You can also find a person through the phone by determining the owner’s location; the Android spy uses signals from cell towers and, if necessary, GPS data, which allows for highly accurate identification (up to several meters).
Using special utilities, spy programs, you can monitor the actions of employees during working hours or children in your absence. They use spy programs in enterprises and offices, at home to check children or spouses. The user will not notice such a utility, but you will see all his active activities. A computer spy will show with whom a person corresponds, what sites he visits, and with whom he is friends.
Spy software has nothing to do with Trojan. The first utilities are installed on the computer system administrator and are legitimate, while the latter appear illegitimately, act secretly and cause harm. If you are wary of criminals, know that they can monitor your activities using legitimate software.
Most often, for example, in enterprises, employees do not know that their Internet surfing is being monitored special utilities. But there are exceptions: employees are warned about monitoring them.
NeoSpy
NeoSpy is a universal utility with which you can monitor the user. It spies on the monitor and keyboard, and also monitors the user's actions. Its presence on a computer is difficult to detect if you install it using hidden mode. In this case, the program will not detect itself during installation. It will not appear in the task manager either. You can also select administrator mode, but in this case the utility is visible: there is an icon on the desktop and a folder.
The universal spy is functional and intended for a wide range of users: it can be installed both in an enterprise and at home.
There are three versions of NeoSpy spyware: two paid ones with different features and a free one. For the third version, you can even select a hidden tracking mode. The only limitation is free program- analysis of reports.
NeoSpy can do the following:
- watch the keyboard;
- control Internet surfing;
- monitor the user’s monitor online and show the results on another computer or mobile device;
- create and save screen and web camera images;
- monitor computer startup/shutdown, duration of downtime, use of disks and flash drives;
- copy information from intermediate storage (buffer);
- collect and analyze statistical data;
- save information about documents that are sent for printing or copied to disks and flash drives;
- control text messaging programs and save Skype calls;
- report location laptop computer(using a wireless network).
Users like this universal spy for its functional parameters, Russian-language interface, hidden mode of use, and excellent interception of keystroke events.
Real Spy Monitor
This spyware is often used by adults to monitor their children. Although the program does not have a Russian-language interface, it has greater functionality than the previous one. Real Spy Monitor can not only monitor the user’s work on the computer, but also given parameters prohibit certain actions. This is what attracts parents who want to control their children.
In Real Spy Monitor, you can create multiple accounts and manage them in different ways. For example, for the first account you can block some Internet services, and for the second account - others. The user interface is based on graphical thumbnails and, despite the lack of Russian language support, setting up this spy program is easy. This utility does not have a free version. To use the spy, you will have to pay about $40.
Real Spy Monitor can do the following:
- intercept keystroke events, information from intermediate storage, turning on/off and duration of computer downtime, monitor surfing, email and other messages;
- work with multiple accounts that can be configured in different ways;
- monitor user actions in semi-hidden mode (spy is displayed in the manager, but does not have an active window);
- run selectively along with system startup for different accounts.
SpyGo
SpyGo created for use at home, but you can also monitor employees using this spy. The utility is easy to use: the “Start” key starts tracking. Reports can be received by e-mail or via File Transfer Protocol. Software prices vary, and the more features, the more expensive. There are also trial version- 25-minute observation per day, but without sending results.
SpyGo spy can do the following:
- intercept keypress events;
- control surfing on the network, analyzing data about resources, requests in search engines, time spent on the site, history;
- record everything the user does with programs and files, monitor installations and uninstallations of applications;
- record everything that happens on the screen;
- intercept information from intermediate storage;
- monitor the switching on/off and duration of computer downtime, and removable media;
- listen to conversations in an apartment or office (a microphone must be connected).
Snitch
Spyware Snitch has only one version and is excellent at monitoring users and “snitching” on them. The program is very easy to set up, does not load the computer and monitors the user in hidden mode.
The Snitch utility can do the following:
- intercept keystroke events, information from intermediate storage, monitor the switching on/off and duration of computer downtime, as well as surfing the Internet, “read” text messages;
- control program processes, protecting against actions of intruders, for example, forced termination;
- monitor user actions even if the computer is not connected to the Internet;
- analyze events and create detailed reports and graphs;
- does not require specific network settings.
How to detect a spy on your computer?
A spy operating in stealth mode is not easy to detect. Before installation, add it to the exclusion list to avoid conflicts with the antivirus. Some programs find viruses that spy on users.You can fool the spy utility using special means protection. They prevent the spy from intercepting keystroke events and screenshots, although he continues to actively monitor the activity. This is especially true for employees of enterprises who do not want their confidential information(passwords, messages) were found out by strangers.
