Spy App??

[mrbarryk]

Anyone familiar or heard of anything regarding a spyware app that can be installed remotely (on Android OS platforms or other) and can access contacts, texts, and even GPS location? I know there are apps out there that have the ability to do this, but are there any that can be installed remotely without access to the phone? IE, sending a text, an attachment, a phone call, etc.

I apologize if this seems like an ignorant question, but I have a good friend who is going through an ugly divorce and suspects her ex is tracking her and she wants to research it before she brings a false accusation to the police. I told her that I would look into it, but I have not been able to find anything.

Any help?

Thanks everyone!

 

[Chaznsc]

See if Instamapper (GPS TRACKER) is running...............It will track a cell phone for free.

InstaMapper - Free Real-Time GPS Tracking
InstaMapper - Free Real-Time GPS Tracking

 

[Slug]

Yes it's possible, although unlikely.

In any event, if your friend has any reason to suspect this then she should seek advice from her network carrier or a professional repair service; personal safety and security is way too important to be trusted to anonymous sources on a web forum.

Besides, it's almost impossible to offer advice with no physical access to the device, or knowing which device is involved for that matter.

 

[Chaznsc]

Sorry Slug, I shouldn't have responded.

 

[Slug]

No you're good mate. I don't want a new member thinking they're being ignored, but this is way too serious an issue to be dealt with by a forum. Any worries about personal safety need to be taken to those who can do something about it.

 

[mrbarryk]

Good point slug, thank you. I will definitely encourage her to do that.

 

[dvhttn]

... I apologize if this seems like an ignorant question, but I have a good friend who is going through an ugly divorce and suspects her ex is tracking her and she wants to research it before she brings a false accusation to the police. I told her that I would look into it, but I have not been able to find anything. ...

Easy to check this out. Just get here to leave her phone at home and use a basic Nokia or something with a different number when she's out. If things are that bad this will be no problem.

Dave

 

[RyanB]

OP, if your friend's phone isn't rooted, the problem (assuming there is one) can be fixed with a simple factory reset. That would wipe out any spyware that may or may not be on the phone.

 

[Rebekkah Jayson]

I hate to break it to you but you can’t install a spy app remotely, especially on Android phones. However, there are some apps that you can install on an iPhone, without the phone. Apps like Xnspy require the iCloud credentials to monitor everything that goes on the phone. So by accessing iCloud, you can view messages, photos, contacts, etc. Since the data on an iPhone is backed up on the cloud, it is the only way you can spy on a phone, without physical access.