Examining the Stealth iBot Computer Spy
The first time I ever saw this technology presented, it was in a closed door session of a Counter Intelligence briefing in a room full of very serious individuals…. “Spies”, if you really must know. After the presentation of its capabilities I remember the stunned looks of unbelief on some of the faces of those individuals….and then the lip curling smiles
that come with the knowing that what we just saw would change everything…..in the world of spying that is.
That lasted about 10 seconds, then the gauntlet was thrown down; “Our anti-virus program will nail this type of threat within minutes” …”we’ve seen this threat before, it’s been floating around for years” …were just a few of the comments from the “Cyber Wizards” in the room. Then the challenge was on!
The following examination of the “Stealth iBot Computer Spy” is only a snapshot of the forensic examination that was performed. Here is the condensed version. The Stealth iBot Computer Spy program was installed on a Lenovo laptop running Windows XP and one of the latest “name brand” anti-virus programs. Upon inserting the 1gig USB Flash Drive into the USB port of the laptop, actual installation only took about 10 seconds. The flash drive was safely removed and the Stealth iBot was now silently running in the background, embedded in the operating system. Now ready to capture every keystroke and actual screen shots, down to intervals of every 3 seconds.
An “anti-virus scan” was initiated and took roughly 45 minutes; it resulted in a green checked marked “No Threats Detected” screen of assurance. Not bad, I noticed a couple of the cyber wizard techies whispering to each other.
Next, several name brand “Spy Bot” and Spy killer programs were used to scan the Lenovo, again the “No Threats Detected” screen of assurance, one even boasted “Congratulations, no threats found!” (See pic) By this time it was obvious the Stealth iBot was going to put up a fight. But, it was now time to reinsert the flash drive and see
what the Stealth iBot captured.
The Stealth iBot flash drive was inserted into the USB port of the Laptop and the program booted up immediately. The command was initiated to download the captured information to the flash drive, and took less than 10 seconds! At this point the captured data file rests on the Stealth iBot flash drive and can be moved to another PC, but we elected to drop the captured data file folder on the Lenovo desktop to see what Stealth iBot captured. And capture it did!
There were no less than several hundred perfect screen shot images of everything that was viewed on the Laptop! including the screen shots of all the various scans of the laptop including a separate .html file that opens in your browser of every typed keystroke.
Now here I must digress to add that after the briefing had long since ended, almost everyone who attended the briefing was still present during the scans….including the “cyber wizards” who had been instructed “not to leave the room” until they figured out how to detect this threat!…. And to purchase some as soon as possible! Without a doubt, The Brickhouse Security “Stealth iBot Computer Spy Program” does everything that’s promised and more. Will it defeat any anti-virus program? The short answer is no, but then again it’s not designed to because even if an anti-virus program does manage to detect the Stealth iBot more than likely it will be granted “trusted status” because the file extension will look as though it is associated with the operating system….clever…Huh? What was that you asked?….. Was I able to detect it?? Sure, but that’s what ex-spies do…….we hunt spies.
About the Author:
J.D. LeaSure, Counter Surveillance Specialist is the President/CEO of ComSec LLC. He founded the Virginia Beach-based firm in 2007 filling the need for an experienced and knowledgeable Counter Espionage and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) service provider in the greater Virginia/DC Metro area.
very nice review, it is very useful and i might be thinking getting one of this for my computer.
This guy knows his trade!
I will be ordering one of these tomorrow.
Does this item work on macs
Unfortunately the Stealth iBot does not work on Macs
does it work on Windows 7?
My daughter and I share the same laptop and i dont have the administrator password. Im just an authorized user. Will i still be able to install this program? Or do I have to have admin access?
A Windows 7 version is coming very soon
Out of curiosity, would I be able to put the stealth Ibot onto more than one computer? Or does it only install its program onto one computer, then refuse to install on another until I uninstall from the first comp?
You can, but you have to rename the data log file so it doesn't rewrite over the info from another computer. The file name is usually always the same.
Hope this helps!
Would I need administrator access or even to be logged into Windows at all? Our shared computer now asks for 'current password' before it ever gets to windows…
I purchased this product!!!! What a waste of money!!! Does not work as it says it will. Totally messed up the computer!!!!!!!!!! Messed up email!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Messed up whole performance of computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When the Windows 7 version is ready, could you read the RETRIEVED data on a Mac?
You need administrator access in order for the software to run
So yes, you need to be logged into windows with an account that has admin rights.
Hi Kevin,
Unfortunately you can not retrieve the data on a mac
I just confirmed with tech support, that even if you don't receive a Windows 7 version, you'll be able to email support@spycobra.com and they'll send instructions on how to have it upgraded for Windows 7
do you have a list of antivrus programs that have been tested and shown NOT to detect the keylogger? And conversely, are you aware of any specific antivrus software that DOES detect it? Thanks.
What is someone breaks into your home, installs this device, then monitors your computer from another location? Do you have any recourse or any way to protect yourself? I have a security expert living in back of me and have had many burglaries. My 'wireless detector' device beeps in areas of my home indicating either bugs or hidden cameras. How do I protect myself?
Have had many burglaries without obvious entrance into home. Could someone use this device on my computer and then monitor it from another location? If I install a cam/security program in my computer could everything then be viewed from another computer since it may be compromised? How do I protect myself in the event that this device has been installed? Dealing with a security expert who lives in back of me…I may have mics and pinhole cams in my home now as my 'wireless detector' beeps in certain locations in my home!!! I'm up against a pretty sophisticated group!
I just purchsed the stealth IBOT and still waiting for the order ,,, will it be able to run on windows 7?
Hi Jeffery, most of the new Stealth iBots that are shipping out are Windows 7 compatible, but even if you don't receive a Windows 7 version, you'll be able to email support@spycobra.com and they'll send instructions on how to have it upgraded for Windows 7
Hi EBL,
We have tested the device on most modern day antivirus programs including Nortons and McAfee and they were not able to recognize the Stealth ibot. However there is always a possibility that they might come out with an update that changes that.
If I intend to sell the computer I am installing the Stealth iBot on, can it be uninstalled from that computer?
I wanted to have this Stealth iBot installed in my computer and laptop, However, I wanted to know if this would be detectable with the webwatcher.com that has been installed in there? And would it cause any problem or clash with it. Its kind of I am doing countersurveillance.
So if i dont have a passwork to the computer i cannot see anything?
But in the video it ses we can?
McAfee 8.7i detects it.
Unless you found a way to go around it?
Does it work on windows 7 yet?
You need to have administrator access to the computer
Hi Carly,
Yes, the device is now compatible with Windows 7
Yes
Unfortunately we do not know if the device is detectable with webwatcher.com
But it has an excellent track record of being undetectable with many software suites
Hi,
My son uses my computer and has his own user info/windows password etc… however, say he steps away and does not lock the cpu, will I still be able to install it while its still available for use? Thanks for your time and response.
Hi Lisa,
As long as he is still logged in, and he has administrator privileges, then you should be able to install it without a problem
with the stealth ibot , will you be able to retrieve msn or yahoo passwords? from persons that used my computer to access or check email…?
I purchased one of these, not very happy with the performance, especially the keylogger. Sometimes when I insert the device into the USb drive it gives me an error telling me that the one that I just installed is not the orignal one. I have to remove it and reinsert it several times before it will work. Still scratching my head on that one.
Hi W.P.K. I'm sorry to hear you're having problems with the device. I've forwarded your problem off to our tech support team who can advise you on how to fix the problem.
does it automatically install or do you have to open the software and manually install it? and same question for retrieving the info.
Yes, you do have to navigate to the software and click on the install button. But those are just simple steps. After you click on install, it takes about 5 seconds to complete.
So, you're logged in as admin and everything is installed in 5 seconds. I assume you have to be logged in as admin (not a guest) to retrieve the information on the same account (admin)?
And to follow up…if you need to sell the computer, how to you uninstall the program?
Yes you do need to be logged in as an administrator.
If you run the program that comes on the thumb drive, there is an option for you to uninstall the Stealth iBot of the targeted computer.
i understand that the spy bot wont work on a mac however can the retrieved info be viewed on one?
…and If you can't view on MAC OS, can you view the retrieved info on a MAC if it has Bootcamp (windows)?
Yes, you should log back in as an admin to retrieve the captured data.
There is an executable file you need to run off the flash drive to install or uninstall the application.
It seems to be a great protection.
Hi
I just got one and while it shows me screenshots etc it downloaded a heap of Scr files that I cant open and some registry files, it didnt show me anything but these files some screenshots and an explorer file with some short chat on it,Am I doing something wrong that I cant read the other files or that it isnt showing me other files such as passwords and any emails etc
You cannot open the raw data that is on the flash drive.
Go back into the ADMIN.EXE file and click on “MOVE SAVED DATA TO PC”.
When do you this, the software will decode the raw data into readable files.
Select a location which you want to save these files.
Once it's downloaded, you can go back to that location to retrieve the captured information.
I did download it to another PC, is that the problem, will it only open on original PC
Can a computer person (IT) detect the ibot on the computer?