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Logger Spyware : Why It's a Problem
For those concerned about spouses who may
be cheating via the internet, key logging software can be a
great way to check it out. It will give you a clue as to what
your partner is doing online and whether or not there is a
bigger problem. There are, however, problems with key
logging software of which you should be aware. Three problems, in particular,
are cause for concern.
First of all, key
logging just isn’t quite the best way. For
instance, there are programs out there that will allow you
to record in great detail what your partner is doing on the
computer. Such software will get you captured screen images,
typed keywords, files he or she has opened, files that have
been allowed, and even both sides of chat conversations. Key
logging software is not a bad first step, but as opposed to
these other software applications, key logging only gets you
what was typed from the computer on which it is installed.
You would not see both sides of a chat conversation, read incoming
emails, or know exactly what websites he or she went to if
the addresses were not typed in directly. In such a situation
you are only getting half the story and it may be difficult
to figure out exactly what is going on. In such a case you
can end up either falsely accusing your partner or not be able
to collect enough evidence to completely confirm your suspicions
and confront him or her.
The second problem with key logging software when trying to
catch a cheating partner is how easily it can be detected. Spying software is made to run stealthily in the background
so that the person who is being spied on will not be aware.
On the other hand, many key logging programs were designed
for use by businesses to keep their employees on task. Part
of the solution, in that case, is not hiding the fact that
the employees are being monitored. Therefore, many key logging
software programs are fairly easily detected so that your spouse
will know that you are checking up on him or her. The drawback
of that is two fold: one, you may not find out what is or was
going on and two, you will likely upset your partner if it
turns out he or she was not doing what you initially suspected.
The third problem with key logging software is that it
may be hard to get it in where you need it. If your partner uses
his or her own computer, you may have a difficult time getting
access to it for a long enough time to get software installed.
In addition to the problem of time, is the problem of access.
If you have to install the software to find out what is going
on, you will need to know how to get onto your partner’s computer.
Sure, the key logging software can load the information to
your computer for retrieval, but you will still need to be
able to get it on his or her computer in the first place. Though
this is a problem with many key logging applications, there
are some that can help. Some of the newer spy and key logging
programs are made so that they can be installed as a sort of
virus. You need only email the program to the computer on which
you would like it installed. When the user opens it or looks
at it, he or she will automatically have it installed on his
or her computer.
With our world increasingly relying on computers and the internet,
it only makes sense that extramarital and cheating affairs
would find their way there. You may even have suspicions that
your spouse or partner is cheating by communicating on line
or even by having a cyber affair. Like with any affair, you
likely want to find evidence so that you either know you have
reason to leave that person or so you can confront him or her
for some sort of explanation. Key logging software is a popular
way of seeking out such evidence. There are, however, problems
with it. There are better software applications for this purpose,
it can be difficult to get installed if you have limited access
to the computer you need to log, and it can be very one sided
since you only see what is typed on the computer on which it
is installed. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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