The Internet can be a great tool for a child. It opens up access to the world that few of us were offered as children. However, there are things on the Internet you don’t want your child to access such as inappropriate text and images. They can also inadvertently reveal personal information such as their name, address, phone number, or even your credit card number. So as wonderful as the Internet is, you must take steps to protect children while they are on it. (more…)
AceSpy is flagged by many of the spyware removal programs including Spyware Doctor as a keystroke logger. AceSpy monitors the computer by recording screenshots and maintaining log files of keystroke activity including email program, instant messaging and chatroom conversations. This application is sold commercially as “Spy Software” for the use of monitoring another person who could be your spouse or even a child.
Legally, it is a federal and state offense to install monitoring or surveillance software on a PC that you do not own. The reason that many spyware removal programs monitor for this program is just because it is illegal to install it in certain cases, it doesn’t mean that someone won’t do it. Personally I am in full agreeance of doing what it takes to make sure that my children are using the internet in a safe way so in this situation I would highly recommend this type of program. But on the other hand, you need to be careful that you don’t have these types of applications running on your computer without your consent so I am definately a fan of monitoring for this software. Keep in mind that most spyware protection programs give you the ability to flag a program as being safe so you would just update your spyware program for this program.which means that a person would usually purchase the program to monitor the activity of another person using a computer.
The bottom line is AceSpy is the type of application that can be both good or bad. You need to be aware that their are many other types of logging programs that are not sold commercially that can be installed on your computer without you evening knowing it. If you are looking for a safe way to monitor your children, then download a free trial version of AceSpy. Also make sure your are properly protected against having one of these programs installed on your computer without your knowledge by installing Spyware Doctor.
