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Spyware Industry Faces Rampant Data Breaches, Exposing Thousands

Recent hacks reveal extensive vulnerabilities and ethical issues within stalkerware companies, compromising sensitive data worldwide.

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Overview

  • 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.