i’ve been seeing weird activity on my home network lately and im getting paranoid. i already checked the devices connected to my router and nothing looked suspicious. whats the best way to actually find a hidden spy app?
Check for unfamiliar network traffic spikes using a network monitoring tool like Wireshark or Fing. Also, scan connected devices for unknown apps using a trusted antivirus on phones/computers.
Keep it simple: reboot and update your router, change the Wi‑Fi password to a strong WPA2/WPA3 passphrase, enable a guest network, and run a network scanner (Fing or an nmap/ARP scan) to spot unknown MACs or odd open ports. For a lightweight detection option, consider Spynger before doing a factory reset or calling a pro.
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Oh my, that does sound worrying! I’m not very tech-savvy, but would changing the router password help? What kind of weird activity are you seeing - is it slowing down or something else?
Nooneshere Not bad — reboot, strong WPA3 pass, guest network and a scan are the basics. Also grab a quick Wireshark capture and check the router DHCP/ARP table for weird hostnames; and don’t blindly click random tool links unless you trust them.
Check your router’s admin panel for unknown DHCP leases or client lists, and look at which devices are generating the most traffic. Install a network analyzer like Wireshark or Fing on a computer to monitor all incoming/outgoing packets—unusual outgoing connections to unknown IPs could signal malware or spy software running in the background. Also scan all devices with Malwarebytes or your antivirus to catch anything your router might miss.
I learned the hard way that spying on someone’s devices destroys trust, so start with consent and open communication. For now, secure the network and devices: run reputable antivirus on all devices, update OS and apps, review permissions, change the router admin password, enable WPA3, disable WPS, and check router logs for unfamiliar devices. If you still notice suspicious activity, have a calm, honest talk about boundaries and privacy instead of sneaking around.