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Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
- There is a rising trend of stalkerware companies being hacked or experiencing data breaches, with at least 25 known cases since 2017, exposing sensitive personal information of victims and customers.
- Companies like SpyX, Spyzie, Cocospy, and mSpy have been breached, compromising millions of user data, leading to potential real-world harm and violence.
- Stalkerware companies promote illegal behavior by marketing their apps as tools to spy on partners, leading to unethical surveillance practices.
- Hackers target these companies due to their lack of concern for customer data protection, making using such apps risky and irresponsible.
- Various stalkerware companies have been targeted and hacked multiple times, resulting in significant data exposures and privacy violations.
- Despite some companies shutting down after breaches, many rebrand and continue operations, contributing to the persistence of the stalkerware industry.
- Using stalkerware is illegal and unethical, as it involves unlawful surveillance, jeopardizes data security, and can lead to severe consequences for victims and users.
- Security experts advise against using stalkerware and suggest utilizing legitimate parental control tools for monitoring children responsibly.
- The exposure of stalkerware data highlights the risks associated with using such apps and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal privacy and digital security.
- If assistance is needed regarding domestic abuse or stalkerware concerns, resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the Coalition Against Stalkerware are available for support.
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