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Spyware installed on Android devices to stalk domestic abuse victims

The spyware we block on Android devices is used not only by cybercriminals to target high-profile lawyers, politicians, celebrities, or other positions of power, but also by those who commit acts of domestic violence or intimidation. abusers are able to eavesdrop on their victims remotely, and even more scary, track them using GPS. NPR named several companies that sell spyware applications: mSpy, PhoneSheriff, MobiStealth, and StealthGenie. Anyone that suspects they are victims of such cyber stalking can scan their mobile device using Malwarebytes.”]

Source: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2014/09/spyware-installed-on-android-devices-to-stalk-domestic-abuse-victims/

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