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Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps

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February 20, 2025, 8:20 PM

  • At least 23 stalkerware companies have been hacked or leaked sensitive data since 2017.
  • The latest data exposures affected Cocospy and Spyic, two of the most popular stalkerware apps.
  • Stalkerware companies are often hacked because they are not concerned about the quality of their product and do not take steps to protect their customers' data.

At least 23 stalkerware companies have been hacked or have leaked sensitive data since 2017, including Cocospy and Spyic, which left victims' messages, photos, call logs, and other personal data exposed online.

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Eva GalperinBryan FlemingScott Zuckerman

Topics Covered

Securitycybersecurityevergreenshackingprivacystalkerwaresurveillance

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