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Questions tagged [spyware]

Software created with the purpose to spy on users, collecting data, or performing other actions, that might be useful to attackers.

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How can I make sure the mic input of my laptop/computer/cell is not secretly scanned for keywords and sent to the government?

I would like to learn how to search a laptop/computer/cell for processes scanning the mic input. Additionally, short of physically disabeling the mic input, is there a way to make sure nobody is tapping the input signal? Edit: I do trust neither…
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How to know if my laptop microphone is recording automatically? (Ubuntu)

How to know if my laptop microphone is recording during the day? Is there any program for ubuntu to check if my laptop microphone is recording automatically by any application during the day?
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Do commercial spyware products allow the attacker to access services protected by PIN secured passkeys on Android/iOS phones?

There are commercial spyware products on the market that allow access to significant functions on the infected phones without the users knowledge. These include ALIEN and PREDATOR from Intellexa, and FORCEDENTRY and Pegasus from NSO. Passkeys can…
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"Yea, I can hear them" I just heard this from my computer speakers

Randomly I heard a man's voice from our home Mac, "yea, I can hear them" There were no internet windows open. We cover our camera with a sticker, call us paranoid but are we really? NO! Does anyone know how I can find out how, why, where, who is…
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Is .UtConfig folder spyware?

I have a dozen or so new files as well. I am pretty certain the alvin file has something to do with spyware.
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What does Jingwang do and how is it distributed?

A month ago, the Open Technology Fund, which is some kind of anti-cyber-censorship project funded by the US government, posted a forensic study of a Chinese app called "Jingwang" or "Net Guard". A week ago, a question about Jingwang was posted here,…
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I live in a homeless hostel and the manager has installed a VERY invasive spyware on my computer

Background I'm sure there are very similar questions being asked. My situation is unique in that this sort of thing has happened to me before, but with significantly more malice. It seems one argument with a boyfriend and suddenly I lose access to…
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How to know if your work or home PC is being monitored or spied on?

I know it's not allowed to monitor employees' PCs without a reason or permission, however some still do it. Is there any way to find out if a spy or monitoring program is installed or running? What about on my home computer?
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How can I know for sure if somebody has planted spyware on my device?

I have tried using several anti-spyware apps which are all really kind of confusing and none of which actually answer yes or no to my simple question.
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How can I know if someone is spying on my laptop at home?

So two years ago I had some stalkers and some seemed to know lots of things about me, so I want to know how can I find out if someone is spying on my laptop(home)and my android mobile phone.
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Spying cellphones

Today I read an article on a French newspaper that our government listens to us when we use our cell phones. I wonder what type of programming methodoly or technology that allows this espionnage ?
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