Spyware - What Is It? What Do You Do About It? by Kelley Kilanski
Spyware is simply what it sounds like - software that spies on your online activity. You won't even know that it's installed most of the time since it is usually installed when you are browsing on the web or download another program and there are no informative pop-ups that ask, "Would you like... Well, one purpose is probably for good and that is to monitor a child's activity on the internet. ... All of these uses are an invasion of privacy, and while the parent may have the right to invade a child's privacy, the government and ad agencies spying on your online activity seems a little...

Difference Between Child Internet Monitoring And Employee Monitoring Software by Nawaz Shahzad
There are two main types of internet monitoring software available. Each one provides a set of internet monitoring tools working together to protect you from different types of computer threats. The first type of program is PC monitoring software designed for online child safety – which will... Monitoring your child’s chat room and email activity is easy if you use keylogger software. ... Internet monitoring software used in the workplace is designed to protect you from being exploited by your own workforce.

DVR Surveillance by Max Bellamy
One area that DVR technology has gained wide acceptance in is surveillance and monitoring. DVR based surveillance systems can be used in businesses and homes where monitoring is needed ensure safety. By hooking up with a PC, this technology allows you to constantly monitor a particular area from... Thus, the need to record everything for 24 hours is eliminated, as the device will only switch on when there is activity in the area being monitored. ... If you want to find out what is happening in your office in Atlanta while you are in London, you can hook your DVR surveillance system into...

Effective Employee Internet Monitoring by Frank Hughes
Many business owners find themselves in the position to confront employees about their Internet use. Non-work related activities including online games, Internet shopping, stock trading, Internet radio, streaming media and MP3 downloads represent the new temptations in the workplace. ... If the time comes when you must confront an employee about their Internet use, you will have proof of their Internet activity and a detailed comparison to their peers. ... There are two basic types of Internet monitoring solutions: Gateway and desktop solutions.

Security Issues and the Internet by Jordi Shoman
With the age of the personal computer upon us, we must be constantly monitoring the activity of children on the Internet. The World Wide Web is filled with an abundance of unsafe sites that children certainly should not have access to. It is rather unfortunate that many parents simply do not... Basically there are a number of ways to go about monitoring and restricting the content available on the Internet and the more direct of which involves consulting and manually adjusting the level of security via the internet options accessed through a web browser.

Are You Sure You Don't Need a CCTV Camera Monitor? by Dan Crane
Surveillance cameras are one of the best ways to monitor and capture any illegal activity, such as shoplifting in stores or supermarkets, some fighting near schools, or robbery in the warehouse. But what’s the use of spy cameras if you hove no monitors to see the view they transmit. ... However, in some cases, color cameras are irreplaceable. ... Some monitors come with audio technology built-in. ... For example, if someone is at the door or gate, you can see the person and say something to him using a built in loudspeaker.

Computer Surveillance, The Facts by Buzz Scott
If you are responsible for a company's computer network, you may need to install computer surveillance software. If you have children and are concerned about their Internet usage habits, you may also want to install surveillance or monitoring software. ... Computer monitoring software is a valuable tool that tracks every single keystroke on a computer. ... Some children carry on internet conversations with who they perceive to be other children but that may be pedophiles. ... If your marriage or relationship feels like it may be being jeopardized by things your spouse may be doing on the...

Hidden Web Cameras by Damian Sofsian
Web cameras can be designed to be very small and placed in hidden locations. The images captured by such Hidden Web Cameras can then be seen over the internet. The images can also be recorded in streaming video formats and played back over and over again. ... Covert web cameras installed in shops and other establishments can record all activity in their field of vision. ... This activity is increasing at an alarming rate and is a serious invasion of an individual’s privacy. ... They can very well be fitted on the shirt of a person and used without wires.

Computer Spy Software by Steve Valentino
Computer spy software, also known as computer-monitoring software or keylogger, surreptitiously records the computer users’ activities without getting tracked and trapped. By the use of computer spy software, all of the user’s keystrokes, visited websites, viewed files, stored data, and even... Workers tend to browse the Internet for non-work-related information and, therefore, cause a decrease in their productivity. ... Another good use of the computer spy software is for child Internet safety.

Monitoring Software Can be Used for Spying as Well by Alexandra Gamanenko
We all already got used to computer monitoring both at work and at home. We got used to advertising monitoring software products as tools for parental control and workplace surveillance. These programs are indeed helpful tools -- to a certain extent. ... Actually, the technology applied in monitoring software is a dual-purpose one. ... Nevertheless, there are some vendors who advertise monitoring products with "remote deployment", i.e. ... If it is impossible to pre-configure the monitoring module and install it remotely, it is not spyware.