Security companies and domestic violence organizations join in Coalition Against Stalkerware

Ten organizations including Avira, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes and NortonLifeLock, have joined in a global initiative called the Coalition Against Stalkerware. Stalkerware programs carry the possibility for intrusion into a person’s private life and are being used as a tool for abuse in cases of domestic violence and stalking. By installing these apps, abusers can get access to their victim's messages, photos, social media, geolocation, audio or camera recordings, and in some cases, this can be done in real-time. Non-profit organisations are experiencing a growing number of victims seeking help with the problem. According to Kaspersky, the number… [Continue Reading]