🔍 Step-by-Step Cyberinvestigation: Are You Being Spied On?

🛑 1. Unusual Device Behavior

• Is your phone or PC heating up or draining battery quickly?
• Does your camera or microphone activate unexpectedly?
• Are there apps or programs you didn’t install?

🔎 Check:

• Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) for suspicious processes
• Battery usage logs for high-drain apps
• Camera and microphone permissions

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📶 2. Network Monitoring

Cyber spies often use malware to communicate with external servers.

🔎 Check for signs:

• Unknown IP addresses in your router logs
• Strange spikes in data usage
• Devices connected to your Wi-Fi that you don’t recognize

🛠 Tools:

• Use Wireshark to capture network traffic
• Log into your router (typically 192.168.1.1) and inspect connected devices

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🐛 3. Malware or Spyware Detection

Spying often involves spyware like keyloggers, screen recorders, or RATs (remote access tools).

🛠 Recommended tools:

• Malwarebytes or ESET Online Scanner (Windows/macOS)
• Kaspersky TDSSKiller for rootkits
• Bitdefender Mobile Security (Android) or iVerify (iOS)

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🧠 4. Check for Account Breaches

If someone is spying on your emails, social media, or cloud, your credentials may be leaked.

🔎 Do this:

• Visit haveibeenpwned.com
• Change passwords for any account listed as breached
• Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication)

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🛡️ 5. Check OS & App Permissions

Apps or background scripts can be used to spy if permissions are misused.

🔍 On phones:

• Android: Settings → Privacy → Permission manager
• iPhone: Settings → Privacy & Security

🔍 On PC:

• Windows: Settings → Privacy & Security → App Permissions
• macOS: System Preferences → Security & Privacy

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🧾 Finally –

If you suspect active surveillance:

1. Disconnect from the internet immediately
2. Scan for malware with reliable tools
3. Change passwords from a clean device
4. Consult a cybersecurity professional for forensic help if threat persists