A Literature Review on Spy Software Applications

Abstract

This paper presents the analysis of the literature review on the spyware tools which are invading privacy concerns and challenging the forensic investigation procedures.  These tools are increasingly used in the illegal activities and due to the lack of standardized methodology it leads to the loss of data, violation of data privacy, inappropriate results and challenging courtroom procedures. This research focuses on the study of spyware tools including software and applications that are used for the covert surveillance. This paper provides the comprehensive review of the existing techniques summarizing their positive and negative outcomes. The literature review studied that there is lot of development in the detection, manufacturing and technical analysis of the spyware tools. It provides the future point of research by the detailed analysis of the existing techniques and methodology. The purpose of this research is to provide the broader view of development in this domain and highlighting the legal and ethical considerations.