"Exposed: Understanding the Threat of Digital Spying & Stalkerware"

The global market for commercial spyware is estimated to be worth about $12 billion, with 80 countries having purchased the technology over the last decade. Spyware is used for various purposes, enabling remote access to devices from anywhere in the world. Once a device has been infected, the perpetrator gains complete control over it, granting them unrestricted access to messages, audio calls, and photos, along with remote access to cameras and microphones. Spyware is becoming increasingly accessible to people, including those lacking advanced technical skills. There are more inexpensive, rudimentary forms of spyware. Stalkerware can be especially invasive and abusive since it must be physically installed, requiring direct access to the target device. As with any technology, the market for commercial spyware has expanded at an unprecedented rate. Commercial products and services now possess capabilities similar to those of some state-affiliated Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. Therefore, military-grade spyware technology is becoming increasingly accessible to the ordinary person. This article continues to discuss the threat posed by digital spying and stalking, as well as how to maximize protection.

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