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Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software | TechCrunch

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 · Technology

The founder of a U.S.-based spyware company, whose surveillance products allowed customers to spy on the phones and computers of unsuspecting victims, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked…

Read more Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software | TechCrunch
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 · Technology

Last week, an unknown hacker broke into the servers of the U.S.-based stalkerware maker pcTattletale. The hacker then stole and leaked the company’s internal data. They also defaced…

Read more Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch
Stalkerware apps PhoneSpector and Highster appear to shut down | TechCrunch

Stalkerware apps PhoneSpector and Highster appear to shut down | TechCrunch

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 · Technology

The makers of two phone surveillance services appear to have shuttered after the owner agreed to settle state accusations of illegally promoting spyware that his companies developed. PhoneSpector…

Read more Stalkerware apps PhoneSpector and Highster appear to shut down | TechCrunch
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