The Coalition Against Stalkerware launched this week, with the aim of helping victims of stalkerware. The term stalkerware s refers to both surreptitious spyware available on the Dark Web as well as more legitimate applications offered for sale through normal channels. Kaspersky has detected 380 variants of stalkingware in the wild in 2019 31 percent more than a year ago. Stalking and harassment can lead to harassment, surveillance without consent and even domestic violence.
Source: https://threatpost.com/security-firms-nonprofits-team-stalkerware/150498/