Spy Software is used worldwide by businesses, government departments, concerned parents and spouses. Many spy software titles have received awards from major computer magazines and sites for the quality and usefulness of the software.

Spyware also defines monitoring programs used for capturing information from computers, however its design is for the theft of information from computers. It commonly attempts to take control of a computer, surreptitiously modifies a web browser's home page, sends keystroke information to unknown third parties (including credit card details, bank account login details, and passwords - anything you have typed) and disables antivirus software. Spyware is illegal in the United States, and the Australian Democrats are currently seeking to outlaw spyware in Australia. Spyware is often bundled with other applications, including screensavers and games, making children and teenagers an easy target for a spyware installation. When an application such as a screensaver is installed, it will also install the spyware discreetly alongside, leaving the user unknowingly contaminated without their knowledge.

It is unfortunate that the press in Australia often uses the term spy software to cover spyware applications. They are not the same, hence why the term spyware was coined in the first place. Spy Software as a term, that covers legal monitoring applications, has been in use for many years; well before spyware even came into existence. Whilst this misleading use of the term may not change anytime soon, at least you now know the difference.

This site is dedicated to spy software as it has always been termed, for legal computer monitoring software applications. We despise spyware, and have included anti-spyware titles to help you check for, and rid yourself of, this pest.