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People are increasingly becoming aware of the threats posed by hackers who infiltrate devices using viruses, spyware and malware. However, it may be time to shine the spotlight on “stalkerware”, a completely different type of cyber security threat that nevertheless has lasting negative repercussions.
In this article, we will talk about this malicious software, which allows a remote user to surveil all activities on another user’s device. We’ll specifically focus on the implications of this particular type of cybercrime and how it ties in to domestic violence, stalking and harassment.
We’ll also talk about how agencies are working together to end the use of stalkerware and how we can all be more informed and improve protection and detection of this type of malicious software.
What is stalkerware?
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Posted by: Nahla Davies |
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May 19, 2021 at 09:10PM
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