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Stalkerware Apps Endanger Privacy, Exploit Victims’ Trust

7/4/2025

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Story summary

Stalkerware apps, disguised as parental monitoring tools, threaten personal privacy and safety. Apps like Catwatchful and mSpy have leaked sensitive information due to inadequate security. Often exploited by domestic abusers, these tools can inflict further harm. Users are urged to avoid installing such software without consent, as it is illegal in many countries.

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Story summary

Stalkerware apps, disguised as parental monitoring tools, threaten personal privacy and safety. Apps like Catwatchful and mSpy have leaked sensitive information due to inadequate security. Often exploited by domestic abusers, these tools can inflict further harm. Users are urged to avoid installing such software without consent, as it is illegal in many countries.