Computer and Internet Protocol Address Verifier

Computer and Internet Protocol Address Verifier
Computer and Internet Protocol Address Verifier
Original author(s) Federal Bureau of Investigation
Type Spyware

The Computer and Internet Protocol Address Verifier (CIPAV) is a data gathering tool that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) uses to track and gather location data on suspects under electronic surveillance. The software operates on the target computer much like spyware, whereas it is unknown to the operator that the software has been installed and is monitoring and reporting on their activities.[1]

The CIPAV captures location-related information, such as: IP address, MAC address, open ports, running programs, operating system and installed application registration and version information, default web browser, and last visited URL.[1]

Once that initial inventory is conducted, the CIPAV slips into the background and silently monitors all outbound communication, logging every IP address to which the computer connects, and time and date stamping each.[1]

The CIPAV made headlines in July, 2007, when its use was exposed in open court during an investigation of a teen who had made bomb threats against his high school. [1]

FBI sought approval to use CIPAV from Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in terrorism or spying investigations.[citation needed]

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