Recently, their analysis has found that child surveillance apps that can remotely control affected devices and stay hidden have become some of the most prevalent forms of stalkerware, and are often misused for monitoring calls, SMS, internet activity and social media, recording audio and video, taking photos or screenshots of a person’s phone, and tracking live locations. Over the past three years, Threat Researchers at Avast, which is part of the Coalition Against Stalkerware, have discovered a diverse range of mobile applications intended for non-consensual stalking and have worked with app stores such as Google Play to facilitate their removal. This is not only about stealing personal data, there are also tangible implications concerning the safety of the individual targeted.” “Stalkerware is often installed secretly on mobile phones by abusive spouses, ex-partners, so-called friends or concerned parents, and has the capacity to inflict serious physical and psychological harm on those affected. "The growth we’re seeing in stalkerware is a huge concern,” said Jakub Vavra, Threat Operations Analyst at Avast.
Stalkerware, a category of malware and form of tech abuse, steals the physical and online freedom of the targeted person by covertly tracking their location and monitoring smartphone activity, including websites visited, text messages and phone calls. 14, 2023 – The risk of encountering stalkerware on a mobile device increased 183% in Australia over a three-year period according to the latest threat telemetry from Avast, a leading digital security and privacy brand of Gen ™ (NASDAQ: GEN).
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