Internet Predators Rely On Instant Messaging
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review recently addressed the use of instant messaging by Internet predators as a means of contacting their victims.
According to the article, most people think that instant messaging can't be traced because the messages don't leave an obvious trail like email. This allure is compounded by the fact that kids and teens use instant messaging to chat with each other, so Internet predators use them as part of the "grooming" process where they make their victim feel at ease.
And to be honest, it's not just online pedophiles and Internet stalkers. Cyber cheaters, or those using the Internet to begin or maintain an extra-marital affair, are infamous for relying on instant messaging since they think that their spouse won't find any evidence.
But, unfortunately for them, none of the above is true if you have good computer monitoring software installed on your computer. Computer monitoring software, like Awareness Tech's WebWatcher, includes chat recording, so instant messages are there to be seen by suspicious spouses or parents who worry that something might be going on.
WebWatcher also includes website recording, and email recording, and it's completely invisible while running.
Online predators and cheaters may be able to strike "in an instant," but with computer monitoring software anyone can have the necessary data to strike back.
According to the article, most people think that instant messaging can't be traced because the messages don't leave an obvious trail like email. This allure is compounded by the fact that kids and teens use instant messaging to chat with each other, so Internet predators use them as part of the "grooming" process where they make their victim feel at ease.
And to be honest, it's not just online pedophiles and Internet stalkers. Cyber cheaters, or those using the Internet to begin or maintain an extra-marital affair, are infamous for relying on instant messaging since they think that their spouse won't find any evidence.
But, unfortunately for them, none of the above is true if you have good computer monitoring software installed on your computer. Computer monitoring software, like Awareness Tech's WebWatcher, includes chat recording, so instant messages are there to be seen by suspicious spouses or parents who worry that something might be going on.
WebWatcher also includes website recording, and email recording, and it's completely invisible while running.
Online predators and cheaters may be able to strike "in an instant," but with computer monitoring software anyone can have the necessary data to strike back.
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