Next Generation will feature cell phone tapping technology and can be used as spy phone.

According to reports, the National Security Agency (NSA) has been busted once again for illegal surveillance. Worse yet, it seems the NSA has moved beyond wiretapping land lines to the wireless phone industry, too. (Source: nytimes)

Legal experts suggest that collaboration between the wireless phone industry and the NSA runs far deeper than originally thought. There are over 3,000 wireless companies operating in the U.S.; furthermore, the majority of industry-aided snooping is quietly handled by companies that most consumers have never heard of.
Major Networks Sold Data Starting 2002

For years there has been a global market for off-the-shelf data-mining solutions that deal with analyzing mobile-phone calling records and real-time location information.

ThorpeGlen, VASTech, Kommlabs and Aqsacom are a few of the companies that sell ‘passive probing’ data-mining services to governments all over the world, including the United States. Major networks started to sell location data to any company willing to pay for it, starting in 2002.

Anyone can sign up to mapAmobile.com and pay a yearly fee that lets anyone map and monitor the movements of friends and family on a computer screen, as long as the person being monitored consents to being tracked.
3.3 Billion Phones may be Monitored

Last year, the London Review of Books had an article detailing how there are 3.3 billion active mobile phones worldwide that are susceptible to being tracked and monitored, including how the data tracking is done. (Source: lrb.co.uk)

Services like that were obscure and barely legal but that has all changed. Apple’s iPhone owners can download an application that will display a friend’s location as a bright green dot on a map. Google’s Android operating system is designed to show users in pictures how to reach that green dot while avoiding traffic, along with a lot of other information.

Like computers, your cell phone leaves a trail of information behind every time you use it. That information is logged on a telecom providers servers and is usually retained for up to two years.

Next-Gen Spy Phone Software

Recent developments in ’spy phone’ software make it easy for anyone to wirelessly transfer an inexpensive wiretapping program to any mobile phone. The wannabe spy has to physically possess the cell phone to authorize the download, which only takes a few minutes to install.
The next generation of spy phone software became widely available last year. The latest programs can turn on handset microphones — even if the user is not making a call. Call logs and phone bills do not show the user evidence that their information is being secretly transmitted.

More than 200 companies sell spy phone software online for as low as $50. Sellers of this software try to avoid revealing how much is sold, but experts claim that a surprising number of people are using mobile phones that have been compromised, oftentimes by a spouse, significant other, parent or a co-worker, which indicates that a surprising number of otherwise law-abiding citizens are willing to break wiretapping laws.
Spyware for Law Enforcement Agencies can Install Itself

Spyware developed for law-enforcement agencies will accompany a text message that installs itself automatically when the victim opens the message.

Some worry that this type of spyware could fall into the wrong hands. Decisions by Apple, Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) to open their phones to outside application software has created an opening for spyware. Security programs are available for phones, but most users haven’t given security threats to mobile phones much thought … yet.

Information on how the NSA can use this type of software can be found from the Dissident Voice and the Center for Research on Globalization.

spy phone monitoring software

It connects you to the world, but your cell phone could also be giving anyone from your boss to your wife a window into your every move. The same technology that lets you stay in touch on-the-go can now let others tap into your private world — without you ever even suspecting something is awry.

The new generation

Long gone are the days of simple wiretapping, when the worst your phone could do was let someone listen in to your conversations. The new generation of cell phone spying tools provides a lot more power.

Eavesdropping is easy. All it takes is a two-minute software install and someone can record your calls and monitor your text messages. They can even set up systems to be automatically alerted when you dial a certain number, then instantly patched into your conversation. Anyone who can perform a basic internet search can find the tools and figure out how to do it in no time.

But the scarier stuff is what your phone can do when you aren’t even using it. Let’s start with your location.

Simple surveillance

You don’t have to plant a CIA-style bug to conduct surveillance any more. A service called World Tracker lets you use data from cell phone towers and GPS systems to pinpoint anyone’s exact whereabouts, any time — as long as they’ve got their phone on them.

All you have to do is log on to the web site and enter the target phone number. The site sends a single text message to the phone that requires one response for confirmation. Once the response is sent, you are locked in to their location and can track them step-by-step. The response is only required the first time the phone is contacted, so you can imagine how easily it could be handled without the phone’s owner even knowing.

Once connected, the service shows you the exact location of the phone by the minute, conveniently pinpointed on a Google Map. So far, the service is only available in the UK, but the company has indicated plans to expand its service to other countries soon.

Advanced eavesdropping

So you’ve figured out where someone is, but now you want to know what they’re actually doing. Turns out you can listen in, even if they aren’t talking on their phone.

Dozens of programs are available that’ll turn any cell phone into a high-tech, long-range listening device. And the scariest part? They run virtually undetectable to the average eye.

Take, for example, Flexispy. The service promises to let you “catch cheating wives or cheating husbands” and even “bug meeting rooms.” Its tools use a phone’s microphone to let you hear essentially anyconversations within earshot. Once the program is installed, all you have to do is dial a number to tap into the phone’s mic and hear everything going on. The phone won’t even ring, and its owner will have no idea you are virtually there at his side.

Recover deleted text messages (SMS) and last dialed numbers from any SIM cards and smart cards

Did you know that with the help of a simple, inexpensive device, anyone with access to your phone could read your private text messages (SMS), even if you have deleted them previously? This device can even recover contacts and a good number or previously dialed numbers.

Legal loopholes

You might be asking how this could possibly be legal. Turns out, it isn’t – at least, not in the ways we just described. Much like those fancy smoking devices designed “for tobacco use only,” the software itself gets by because of a disclaimer saying it doesn’t endorse any illegal use.

I did a little digging with our friends from Flexispy. You won’t find it on the flashy front page, but buried a bit further in the site, the company says you’re fine to use their program only “on a phone that you own, for protecting your children,” or for purposes like “archiving data.” It’s a bit of a contrast from the bold suggestions of “uncover[ing] employee espionage,” “catch[ing] cheating husbands,” and “bug[ging] meeting rooms” that fill the company’s materials. After a little more explanation, their answer as to the legality ofthe service ends with a broad statement: “Please consult a qualified lawyer in your country for the correct answer to this question.”

Let me make it easier for you: Once you get into listening in to private conversations without either party’s consent, you’re treading rough water that could sweep you straight into jail. Whether it’s an employee or a spouse on the receiving end of your mission, neither federal nor state privacy laws take violations lightly in America. Getting caught could cost you several years behind bars, among other serious penalties.

Detecting and protecting

Finding spyware on your phone isn’t easy. There are dozens of bug detectors available from surveillance companies, but the only true fix is taking your phone to your provider and having them wipe it out altogether. That will restore the factory settings and clear out any hidden software that’s running on your phone.

Security experts say there may be some subtle signs your phone is invaded:

* You seem to have trouble shutting it off, or it stays lit up after you’ve powered down.
* The phone sometimes lights up when you aren’t making or receiving a call, or using any other function.
* You regularly hear odd background noises or clicks when you’re on the phone.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to safeguard your cell just yet. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time until we see McAfee-style programs to firewall your phone and keep intruders out. For now, though, the only sure-fire form of protection is to keep a close guard on your phone. Don’t accept Bluetooth connections unless you know what they are. Most important, make sure no one has access to install something when you aren’t watching. Otherwise, they may soon be watching you when you least expect it.

FlexiSPY Ltd has added Call Intercept capability to their advanced PRO-X iPhone spy phone software. A Call Intercept is the ability to discreetly listen to an actual phone call that is in progress on an iPhone. The complete PRO-X iPhone spy phone feature list includes monitoring of SMS text messages, email, call logs, GPS location tracking, Call intercept (phone tap), spy calls and full remote control.

Aimed at the premium buyer, FlexiSPY is professional grade technology and is more powerful and reliable than any other product of its kind. Completely undetectable, it is suitable for professional investigators as well as everyday people looking to protect teens or uncover the truth about relationships.

FlexiSPY has software packages with various performance levels for all iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3GS models – BASIC, LIGHT, PRO, and PRO-X, as well as solutions for Nokia, Windows Mobile and Blackberry devices. To help consumers with purchase decisions the Flexispy website includes comparisons with other brands of mobile spy phone software.

With iPhone Spy Phone software starting at just $39.99 (USD) for three months of service, FlexiSPY offers an affordable and proven option to anyone needing to investigate iPhone communication activity. Not only is FlexiSPY invaluable for concerned spouses, parents, and corporations, but also can be used by law enforcement, financial institutions, mobile backup companies, and others. FlexiSPY is obtainable through online purchase and direct download to supported mobile devices.

FlexiSPY is high quality spy software; it leaves no trace of installation, and is completely undetectable. It silently uploads data via GPRS or WiFi connection to globally distributed secure servers where all data is accessible from user web accounts and includes a map display with control options for historical and real time tracking. Using a web-based interface it offers full remote control of all internal settings plus the unique ability to remotely disable and uninstall itself. Also offered is email relaying, which forwards captured data to a user specified email address.

FlexiSPY Ltd has added Call Intercept capability to their advanced PRO-X iPhone spy phone software. A Call Intercept is the ability to discreetly listen to an actual phone call that is in progress on an iPhone.

The complete PRO-X iPhone spy phone feature list includes monitoring of SMS text messages, email, call logs, GPS location tracking, Call intercept (phone tap), spy calls and full remote control. Aimed at the premium buyer, FlexiSPY is professional grade technology and is more powerful and reliable than any other product of its kind. Completely undetectable, it is suitable for professional investigators as well as everyday people looking to protect teens or uncover the truth about relationships.

FlexiSPY has software packages with various performance levels for all iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3GS models – BASIC, LIGHT, PRO, and PRO-X, as well as solutions for Nokia, Windows Mobile and Blackberry devices. To help consumers with purchase decisions the Flexispy website includes comparisons with other brands of mobile spy phone software.

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Flexispy’s new iPhone spy phone software is now available for purchase and immediate download. The last couple days, I’ve received a lot of emails informing me that they were not able to purchase Flexispy’s new iPhone spy phone software. The details for the new Flexispy iPhone PRO version was on Flexispy’s website, but there was no ‘BUY’ button. Kind of strange, that there was no way to purchase this new spy phone software, but the good news is that the ‘BUY’ button is now on Flexispy’s website, so if you are looking for iPhone spy phone software, with remote bugging/listening features, then make sure you check it out. Go to Flexispy’s website for more details.)

20-July-09: Flexispy, one of the world’s leading spy phone vendors, announced today that they have released an update to their iPhone spy phone software that enables you to remotely turn on/activate an iPhone’s microphone.

Called the Flexispy iPhone PRO version, Flexispy is the first spy phone vendor in the world to release spy phone technology for the iPhone that remotely controls an iPhone’s microphone to enable someone to secretly listen in on the iPhone’s surroundings. Until now, everyone assumed the iPhone was safe from this type of powerful spy phone software, but it seems like the team over at Flexispy have pulled a rabbit out of their hat and surprised everyone.

How Does This New iPhone Spy Phone Feature Work?

The magic starts with a jailbroken iPhone. (Relax, if the iPhone you want to install Flexispy on is not jailbroken, Flexispy will provide all the details on how to quickly jailbreak the iPhone.) Once the user has their hands on the iPhone, they simply enter in a URL provided by Flexispy to download the spy phone software directly into the iPhone. Installation only takes a few minutes, so you dont have to worry about trying to come up with a reason why you need to borrow your target’s iPhone for several hours.

(One thing I want to point out, is that is a VERY important step. If you cannot get physical access to the iPhone you want to install Flexispy on, then DO NOT purchase it. There is absolutely no way to remotely install Flexispy’s iPhone spy phone software. In fact, there is not a single spy phone vendor in the market today, that offers remote installation of spy phone software.)

Once installed, Flexispy’s iPhone spy software will enable you to call the iPhone and secretly listen to the iPhone surroundings. The spy phone software will also instantly start to transmit data captured on the iPhone to a secure online web account where you can log in and view records from your target’s iPhone. In addition to viewing the logs, you can also perform powerful keyword based searches and view historical and real-time GPS locations on a map. Complete instructions on how to use all these features, especially the remote monitoring spy phone feature, are provided via a detailed Flexispy iPhone spy phone user guide.

Here is a more detailed Flexispy iPhone spy phone feature list:

* Remote Monitoring.
* Remote control capability using SMS
* GPS location tracking. With this feature, you can track the iPhone in real time.
* Text message interception. Secretly read both incoming and outgoing text messages.
* Call log interception. Find out who they are calling, and who is calling them.
* Email interception. Read the contents of their outgoing emails.
* 10 day money back guarantee.
* Remote uninstall. This enables you to remotely remove the spy phone software.
* SIM Change notification. If they change their SIM card, you will be sent their new number.
* Variety of customer support options such as email, skype, and online videos.
* Secure online account to access your iPhone spy logs & view GPS location tracking info.

Possible uses and/or situations where you might want to use Flexispy’s iPhone spy phone are:

* Do you have a teen that you want to secretly check on and “listen in” on what they are up to?
* Are you suspicious of your spouse when they tell you that they are at work? Want to secretly listen in and see where they really are?
* Do you have employees who tell you they are at a client’s site and you want to listen in on their surroundings to find out where they really are?
* Do you want to listen in on a meeting, without anyone finding out?

Supported iPhones?

The following iPhones are supported: 2G, 3G & the new 3GS.

How Much?

The cost for Flexispy’s iPhone PRO version is $249 USD.

FlexispyLtd has developed the only commercially available spy call software for iPhone, and is offering it in new versions of its FlexispyiPhone Spy Phone. FlexiSPY develops cutting-edge solutions for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Nokia-Symbian that are widely used to supervise and protect teenagers and employees, and to investigate infidelity and criminal activity. Adding spycall to smartphone monitoring of SMS text messages, email, call logs, location tracking and cell phone call intercept (phone tap) completes the spy toolkit.

WHAT INFORMATION IS RECORDED
FlexiSPY PRO-X captures the contents of all SMS and email messages, the details of phone call records (number, time, duration) and the name assigned to the number in the phones address book. If you have a GPS phone such as an N95 then you can also receive the GPS coordinates. If you don’t have GPS, then you can choose to receive the cell name and cell id.

WHAT IS A SPYCALL
A spycall is the ability to secretly switch on the target mobile microphone by making a call from a predefined number. SPYCALL lets you listen in to the phone surroundings from anywhere in the world. Leave in meeting rooms to eavesdrop conversations, be alert for a baby crying in her bedroom, or listen to what your spouse is really saying about you, the possibilities are down to your own imagination.

WHAT IS CALL INTERCEPTION
Call Interception is the ability to listen in to an active phone call on the target device. You specify the numbers you are interested in and when any calls to or from these numbers occur on the target, FlexiSPY PRO-X will send a secret SMS to your mobile. If you now call the target mobile, you will be added to the call. Interception requires that the target device support conference call.

FlexiSPY is the latest in mobile device spyware that sells itself as a solution to “Protect your children” and/or “Catch cheating spouses.” However, FlexiSPY has redefined what this means and wrapped it into a pay-for-feature business model. In other words, the company responsible for this product realizes that not everyone wants to spy in the same way, so it came up with four products to give the end user options.

The following summarizes each version:

* FlexiSPY BUG: Turns a mobile phone into a virtual bug that can be used by someone to listen in on nearby conversations. This version also includes a SIM change notification feature that phones home if the SIM card is replaced. This feature is useful if someone steals/finds your phone and decides to keep it.
* FlexiSPY LIGHT: Allows a phones “owner” to read SMS, call logs, and emails via the FlexiSPY portal.
* FlexiSPY PRO: Combines the features of the LIGHT and BUG version, but also includes a remote control feature that allows any Java-enabled mobile phone to remotely control the “infected” phone and perform enable/disable spy calling, start/stop captures, and several other functions via SMS messages.
* FlexiSPY PR: This version comes right out of a James Bond movie. It includes all the features and functions of the BUG, LIGHT, and PRO version; but it also includes the ability to remotely connect into a phone conversation and listen to it or record it in real time. In addition, the solution can perform GPS or cell name/ID tracking so the phone’s “owner” knows exactly where the target is located.

In summary, this product redefines just how dangerous technology can be. It should also serve as a wake up notice to all mobile phone users about the fragility of their privacy.

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 29, 2007 — Vervata Co. Ltd. announced today that it has released new versions of its controversial FlexiSPY mobile phone spy software for Blackberry, Windows Mobile, and the latest Nokia Series 60 phones.

The FlexiSPY software, which runs invisibly in the background and can only be accessed using a secret code, is available in two versions, PRO and LIGHT.

FlexiSPY LIGHT silently records all SMS messages, call logs, emails and the device location. It then uploads this information via GPRS to a secure server for viewing and analysis. Users simply log into their secure web accounts to access all phone activity recorded by FlexiSPY. FlexiSPY PRO includes all of the features of FlexiSPY LIGHT plus the ability to secretly switch the phone’s microphone on from any other phone, thereby listening into the target’s surroundings.

FlexiSPY has already been used successfully worldwide to expose extramarital affairs and disloyal employee activities and to protect children from predators and SMS bullying. The additional versions now bring these benefits to many more people.

“After launching FlexiSPY around the world, we’ve received numerous testimonials from customers who have caught their spouses cheating on them, their children behaving inappropriately, and from company executives who have used FlexiSPY to nab disloyal employees,” says Atir Raihan, Managing Director of Vervata Co. Ltd. “FlexiSPY can be used by anyone with access to a supported mobile device and is a great way to verify and deal appropriately with such activities.”

FlexiSPY is neither a Trojan nor a virus. FlexiSPY does not masquerade itself as something it is not, nor does it replicate itself as a virus would. FlexiSPY must be consciously installed on the device by a user who has physical possession of that device.

“While spying on people may seem unethical, cheating spouses, rogue employees sharing private company data, or unsuspecting children receiving SMS messages from pedophiles are all activities nobody wants to see happen,” says Raihan. “FlexiSPY is just like the various software applications that have been around for years that you can install on your PC to monitor inappropriate activities; we’ve brought that technology to the mobile platform. The majority of private communications take place via cell phones and email and there’s nothing wrong with watching out for yourself and protecting your children by monitoring those communications.”