Individuals exposed to unauthorized phone surveillance via stalkerware app data leak
Sep 1, 20202 sources
Summary
A stalkerware firm has leaked real-time screenshots of users' phone activity online, exposing individuals to unauthorized surveillance. This incident highlights the risks associated with stalkerware apps and the potential for misuse of such technology. The breach raises concerns about privacy and the security of personal data collected through these invasive tools.
Incident Details
Domain
Privacy & Surveillance
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Harm Types
Unauthorized Surveillance
Severity
Minor involved
Who Was Affected
Age
mixed
Gender
Unknown
Group
Children, Racial/Ethnic Minority
Sources
2A Stalkerware Firm Is Leaking Real-Time Screenshots of People’s Phones Online - VICE
Agent Ingest — Google News RSS·Sep 22, 2021
A ‘stalkerware’ app leaked phone data from thousands of victims - TechCrunch
Agent Ingest — Google News RSS·Feb 20, 2020
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