MSpy


mSpy is a brand of mobile and computer parental control monitoring software for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. mSpy monitors and logs user activity on the client device.

History

mSpy was launched as a product for mobile monitoring in 2010 by a London-based tech company.
In 2012, the application allowed parents to monitor not only smartphones but also computers - Windows and Mac.
In 2013, mSpy became TopTenReviews Cell phone monitoring software award winner.
By 2014, the business has grown nearly 400%, and mSpy user number have exceeded the 1 million mark.
In 2016, mLite — a light version of mSpy is available from Google Play.

Features

mSpy works on the following platforms: Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.
mSpy allows:
It was noted that since mSpy runs inconspicuously, there is risk of the software being used illegally. mSpy was called "terrifying" by The Next Web and was featured in NPR coverage of spyware used against victims of stalking and other domestic violence.
In May 2015, Brian Krebs claimed that mSpy was hacked, leaking personal data for hundreds of thousands of users of devices with mSpy installed. mSpy claimed that there was no data leak, but that instead, it was the victim of blackmailers.
In September 2018, Brian Krebs claimed and demonstrated that anyone could easily gain access to the mSpy database containing data for millions of users.