"Google Yanks Seven Stalkerware Apps Discovered by Security Researchers From the Play Store"
Seven apps have been removed from the Google Play Store after being identified by the cybersecurity firm, Avast, as being stalkerware. According to security researchers, these apps were designed to collect users' personal information including location, contacts, call logs, and text messages. The apps discovered to be stalkerware include Spy Kids Trackers, Phone Cell Tracker, Mobile Tracking, SMS trackers, and more. It was also discovered that these apps could have also been used to eavesdrop on encrypted messages sent via WhatsApp and Viber. This article continues to discuss the advertisement, capabilities, impact, and removal of these stalkerware apps, as well as other efforts to identify stalkerware.
Submitted by Anonymous
on