The article discusses stealthy phone surveillance apps that are increasingly difficult to uninstall, particularly focusing on an unnamed Android app that uses overlay features to demand a password for removal. This spyware, often installed by someone with physical access to the phone, poses significant privacy concerns as it can secretly snoop on users' activities. The article highlights how such apps operate under the guise of parental control or employee monitoring but can also be used for illegal spying. A potential workaround for removal is rebooting the phone in safe mode, which blocks these apps temporarily for uninstalling.
Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps are becoming harder to remove, making phone users more vulnerable to invasive monitoring practices.
These stealthy surveillance apps often require passwords to uninstall, complicating the process and trapping users in unwanted spyware.
Booting the affected device into safe mode provides a vital workaround to uninstall spyware without encountering interference.
The rise of such stalkerware raises serious ethical concerns about privacy and consent, especially regarding monitoring spouses or partners.
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