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Stalkerware
Threats
Spyware used to track a person without consent.
Definition
Stalkerware is spyware installed to monitor someone—often a partner or family member—without their informed consent.
In plain English
Spyware used to track a person without consent.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can expose location, messages, photos, and calls, and it is linked to harassment and abuse.
Example
Example: An app secretly tracks someone’s location and reads their texts.