EL PASO, Texas -- The Borderland and the world are cell phone centric. While most Americans think they have made life easier, they've also made you an easier target for stalking.

A slew of online software advertises products to hack and spy on someone's cell phone. The ads claim you can catch a cheating spouse, find out what your kids are really talking about and read someone's text messages.

KFOX tested the technology and found anyone who has ever been alone with your cell phone could have easily bugged it.

"You know I think technology is a great thing and it allows us all many opportunities to do things faster and better, but it also is greatly reducing our rights and expectations to privacy," said Kent Sutton, an assistant El Paso county attorney.

Sutton said on face value, tapping someone's cell phone without their knowledge is illegal in Texas.

"It can be a second degree felony," he said.

Despite the act being illegal, the software is still available for purchase to anyone with an internet connection.

Veronica Johnson is a KFOX Morning News producer who allowed us to install spyware on her cell phone.

KFOX recorded as Johnson made a personal call to her friend in Ohio. When she did, KFOX reporter Derek Shore’s phone rang. He was able to listen in to the entire conversation.

And it gets worse. All of Johnson’s text messages and e-mail, sent and received, were sent to Shore’s e-mail inbox. All of Johnson’s calls logs were sent as well.

If you thought that was bad, it's gets creepier. As Shore drive home from work, he gave Johnson’s phone a call. The phone recognized it was Shore calling, didn’t make a sound, automatically answered the phone and activated the speaker phone.

"So um okay, I can tell you about tomorrow. We are going to do the warrior Wednesday," Johnson said while Shore listened in from his car.

Shore was listening to a private conversation between Johnson and KFOX Morning News anchor Noreen Jaramillo.

However, if Johnson had not given permission, listening in would have been illegal.

“It is illegal for a person to intentionally intercept an oral, wire or electronic communication," Sutton said. "Just because a product is manufactured and advertised doesn't mean it's legal to possess or use."

KFOX’s test proved you should always keep a close eye on your phone. KFOX has learned that it is very hard for a phone owner to tell if spyware is installed on their phone. If you are concerned it is recommended you do a complete reset of your cell phone software.