Security Software Deemed Illegal

Spector, a well known program designed by SpectotSoft for Internet surveillance, has been the tool of cyberspying, that later on led to violence between the spy and its target.

Many users have been said to have bought this program (close to half a million) as SpectorSoft officials declared to NetworkWorld, from which about 60 percent are home users. The program acts as spyware and tells the user whatever actions have been taken on the assigned PC. This is very useful for parents that want to somewhat control what their kids are doing on their PC, and especially, on the Internet.

It has been reported that some people used this software to spy on their spouses. In several cases, this has led to physical violence between the two, and even to divorce, charges and trials.

Company representatives say that this software is in no way intended as malware, and should not be considered illegal, since this program has been designed to enforce security, as NetwoekWorld informs us. For example, with such a program installed, one network administrator could have even more control over what the users are doing, therefore nothing bad can happen if actions are properly controlled.

Some people have wondered if spying on another person and using this program is not actually violating their privacy. This is known as 'eavesdropping' in common language and it has been said to be an offense to the law. However, this is not what the program has been intended for. The company cannot be blamed for the way their clients choose to use the software, this case being similar to LimeWire's.

Though considered legal by some and illegal by others, spying on your spouse may have different consequences, basically depending on state laws. In any case, no security program can be blamed for damaging relationships between people, since the users are the ones that control the software and not the other way around.