Spyzie Stalkerware Exposes Half a Million Android and Iphone Users
A little-known phone surveillance operation called Spyzie has compromised more than half a million Android devices and thousands of iPhones and iPads, according to data shared by a security researcher. Most of the affected device owners are likely unaware that their phone data has been compromised. The bug allows anyone to access the phone data, including messages, photos, and location data, exfiltrated from any device compromised by Spyzie.
- This breach highlights how vulnerable consumer phone surveillance apps can be, even those with little online presence, underscoring the need for greater scrutiny of app security and developer accountability.
- As more consumers rely on these apps to monitor their children or partners, will governments and regulatory bodies take sufficient action to address the growing threat of stalkerware, or will it continue to exploit its users?