Spyware Industry Faces Rampant Data Breaches, Exposing Thousands
Recent hacks reveal extensive vulnerabilities and ethical issues within stalkerware companies, compromising sensitive data worldwide.
- Spytech is the latest in a series of stalkerware companies hacked, exposing detailed activity logs from over 10,000 devices.
- Since 2017, at least 21 stalkerware companies have faced breaches or data leaks, with some being hacked multiple times.
- The breaches have exposed personal data from victims and customers, including sensitive information like location data and messages.
- Hackers and activists aim to dismantle the stalkerware industry, highlighting its unethical practices and legal violations.
- Despite some companies shutting down, many rebrand and resurface, continuing to pose security and privacy risks.