The stalkerware industry offers software enabling users to spy on partners, but it has suffered significant data breaches. At least 26 stalkerware companies have been hacked or leaked sensitive information since 2017. Catwatchful is the most recent instance, affecting nearly 26,000 victims. Other companies like SpyX, Cocospy, Spyic, and Spyzie have also faced similar data exposures. In 2024 alone, multiple hacks occurred, including breaches at Spytech and mSpy, exposing sensitive customer data. This troubling trend raises concerns about the safety of personal information within stalkerware applications.
The industry of stalkerware has seen a troubling trend, with at least 26 companies known to have been hacked or exposed since 2017, compromising sensitive user data.
Catwatchful’s recent breach compromised the personal data of nearly 26,000 victims, adding to the growing list of stalkerware companies facing severe data exposure challenges.
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