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Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people
- A security vulnerability in phone-monitoring apps Cocospy and Spyic is exposing personal data of millions of people, allowing access to messages, photos, call logs, and more.
- The bug also reveals email addresses of users who signed up with these apps for covert monitoring of others.
- The operators of Cocospy and Spyic have not addressed the issue at the time of publishing.
- The bug enables unauthorized access to email addresses, with 1.81 million from Cocospy and 880,167 from Spyic exposed.
- Cocospy and Spyic are among 23 surveillance operations hacked since 2017, raising concerns about data breaches and privacy violations.
- Stalkerware apps like Cocospy and Spyic, designed for covert monitoring, often breach privacy laws and are associated with illegal spying activities.
- The spyware apps are linked to a China-based developer, 711.icu, and often avoid public attention to mitigate legal risks.
- Users can check for compromise by weakening security settings, and guidelines are provided for identifying and removing stalkerware.
- Safety measures include enabling Google Play Protect for Android users and securing Apple accounts with strong passwords and two-factor authentication for iOS users.
- Support resources are available for victims of domestic abuse and those concerned about spyware compromise.
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