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Stalkerware
Stalkerware-type detections hit record high in 2021, but fell in second half
April 14, 2022 - In 2021, detections for spyware-type apps reached their highest peak ever, but amidst the record-setting numbers, the volume of detections actually decreased in the second half of the year.
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Ban Pegasus spyware, urges European Union Data Protection Supervisor
February 16, 2022 - The European Data Protection Supervisor has urged the EU and its member states to ban the Pegasus spyware and similar hacking tools.
Phone screenshots accidentally leaked online by stalkerware-type company
September 28, 2021 - Stalkerware-type company pcTattleTale hasn't been very careful about securing the screenshots it sneakily takes from its victims' phones.
FTC bans SpyFone and its CEO from continuing to sell stalkerware
September 1, 2021 - The US Federal Trade Commission filed its second-ever enforcement action against a stalkerware developer, SpyFone, and its chief executive.
Mobile | Stalkerware
Android “System Update” malware steals photos, videos, GPS location
April 1, 2021 - A new Android malware can swipe images and video, rifle through online searches, and record phone calls and video. But is it stalkerware?
Government | Stalkerware
Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse survivors take control of their digital lives
March 22, 2021 - The Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse and sex trafficking survivors—including those tracked by stalkerware-type applications.
Good news: Stalkerware survey results show majority of people aren’t creepy
August 26, 2020 - Stalkerware survey results are in. See how more than 4500 Labs readers responded when asked, "Have you ever used an app to monitor your partner's phone?"
Stalkerware advertising ban by Google a welcome, if incomplete, step
July 14, 2020 - Google will no longer allow advertising of stalkerware and spyware tools, but a written exception could allow some companies to skirt the rules.
Coalition Against Stalkerware bulks up global membership
May 27, 2020 - The Coalition Against Stalkerware brought aboard 11 new organizations to address the potentially dangerous capabilities of stalkerware.
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