<ul><li>Consumer-grade spyware apps pose a threat to Android users by monitoring private messages, calls, and location.</li><li>Common surveillance apps like TheTruthSpy, Cocospy, and Spyic can be identified and removed using this guide.</li><li>Stalkerware apps are often disguised as child monitoring software but are used for unauthorized tracking.</li><li>Abusing Android features, stalkerware apps avoid detection and can track partners without consent.</li><li>Symptoms of a compromised device include unusual behavior, increased temperature, and excessive data usage.</li><li>Check for spyware by ensuring Google Play Protect is enabled and monitoring accessibility services.</li><li>Review app access to notifications and device admin settings to detect stalkerware.</li><li>Uninstall unrecognized apps with broad access and strengthen device security with a robust password.</li><li>Always prioritize safety when dealing with stalkerware and seek support if needed.</li><li>For immediate assistance, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline or the Coalition Against Stalkerware.</li></ul>

Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here’s how to remove it

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