FREE mobile spy software! - is this a safe and efficient?

[momtaz]

Hello guys,

As the kids growing up and getting involved more and more in the digital cyber world,

some of the options is to keep them under close watch,

look at this : www.6spy.com

this app looks capable to cover the required duty, but not sure if really a safe one or just another free deceiving?

any one of you guys knowledgeable in IT can advise?

many thanks in advance!

Regards

[metisdead]

Moving to the Mobile devices forum.

[pgrahmm]

Not sure about that....

But a few years back on my laptop I opted for a free package to protect against viruses offered by a email provider - for the protection....

Shortly after that performance slowed so I tried to remove the program and installed a "name" program that I went to a computer shop to buy - seeking the best.....

Not too long after - all sorts of problems....

Turns out that the "free" program still had some stuff running in the background ..... The name program + the free program were battling it out & in the meantime Windows safeguards were not compatible with the free one and somehow all 3 were obstructing each other....

Had to go through a complete reboot & scrub to get everything functioning correctly....

Watch out for some of those free programs - they're aiming at further revenue somehow/somewhere along the way.....

Who knows what they are planting/bringing along beyond what you want....

Edited March 31, 2016 by pgrahmm

[Chicog]

Something tells me it is not for you....

3. Is 6spy easy to install?

Yes. Install it on the phone you want to spy takes between 5-10 minutes. iPhone or iPad needs to be Jailbroken and Android phone or tablet needs to be rooted before installing 6spy.

[jadee]

Something tells me it is not for you....

3. Is 6spy easy to install?

Yes. Install it on the phone you want to spy takes between 5-10 minutes. iPhone or iPad needs to be Jailbroken and Android phone or tablet needs to be rooted before installing 6spy.

Well spotted!

I know many people do root/jailbreak their devices but it's not something I would say is 'safe' or 'efficient'. That's just me though.

To the OP, my advice is that any free spyware program is inherently unsafe and easily detected/deleted by either an anti spyware app or anti-virus or anti-malware app such as Norton or Kaspersky.

You're better off just talking to your kids about the dangers and making sure they are protected with something reputable like Norton Family Parental Control. Explain what it is and why it's on their device, make them part of the solution. It's better to keep them safe than spy on them. A little white lie may help, like 'This app can track you' etc, but that's your call.

[momtaz]

Thanks. appreciate your comments guys,

I totally agree that all free apps are opened back doors,,