In today’s digital world, learning how to monitor your cell phone is more about protection than control. While many apps claim to help users track their own devices for safety, some are being used to monitor other people's phones without permission. This practice—often involving stalkerware or spyware—is a serious violation of privacy.
Spy apps can record calls, read messages, track GPS location, and even activate cameras or microphones without the user's knowledge. Though some are advertised as tools for parental control or employee management, using them without explicit consent is illegal in many countries, including Brazil and the U.S.