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Stalking
High-Tech Stalking
Examples of high technology used by stalkers are keystroke logging hardware and software, intercepting email, impersonation, cameras, telephones, Global Positioning Systems ( GPS), and access to databases.
Computer hardware/software
Keystroke logging system
- Keystroke logging system is a hardware device that is plugged into the back of a computer or inside the keyboard for the purpose of recording everything that the target types into his/her computer.
- It is very unlikely the stalking target will see the keystroke logging system and it is difficult to find and remove if the target becomes suspicious.
- Stalking targets often use the computer to get information about stalking and to contact people in order to make plans to escape the threat that is created by the stalking. If the target’s computer has the keystroke logging system, the stalker is then able to become informed about any plans of escape.
Keystroke logging software
- Keystroke logging software is a type of software that makes a record of everything the user types into a computer. This includes word processing, emails, and Internet sites visited.
- This software is legal and publicly available, however, it is illegal to use this software to harass or eavesdrop.
Spyware
- Spyware is one of the most common brands of computer monitoring software
- It can be installed onto a computer without an easily accessible record of installation.
- This program is advertised as a way to check on what one’s spouse and children are doing on the Internet.
- This software can be purchased for approximately $60.00.
Intercepting Email
- Emails have been intercepted when someone other than the intended audience intentionally receives and reads it.
- Even deleted emails that are still on the server in a deleted email folder can be accessed.
- Information the stalker gains by reading the emails can add to what the stalker knows about the target. This information also provides additional information about the target’s actions and location and allows the stalker access to private thoughts and feelings.
- The ability of a stalker to read emails sent and received by the target makes it difficult for targets to email another individual about their suspicions of being stalked and/or their plans to leave the relationship or to take legal action.
- If email needs to be carefully erased so that it is not found, the additional time involved might limit the extent to which the target is able to plan for personal safety.
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