Story perspectives

Stalkerware Security Breaches Expose 500,000 Payment Records

2/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Security flaws in the stalkerware industry have caused data breaches at 27 companies since 2017, exposing victims' and customers' data.
A hacktivist scraped over 500,000 payment records from Struktura, a Ukrainian stalkerware provider.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned some companies, such as SpyFone, for unethical practices.
Despite bans, the industry persists as many firms rebrand after shutdowns, while experts warn stalkerware is unethical and often illegal.

1 of 1

Story summary

Security flaws in the stalkerware industry have caused data breaches at 27 companies since 2017, exposing victims' and customers' data.
A hacktivist scraped over 500,000 payment records from Struktura, a Ukrainian stalkerware provider.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned some companies, such as SpyFone, for unethical practices.
Despite bans, the industry persists as many firms rebrand after shutdowns, while experts warn stalkerware is unethical and often illegal.