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Spyware Website Leaking People's Phones Real-Time Screenshots Online


A stalkerware company with poor security practices is exposing victims' data as the software, designed for unauthorized device monitoring,

The incident highlights the dangers of stalkerware, which not only facilitates illegal surveillance but also puts victims at risk of further compromise through data breaches. Stalkerware pcTattleTale for Windows and Android uploads victim data, including screenshots, to a vulnerable AWS server. According to the Vice, the system has experienced server crashes due to its increasing user base and currently receives around 40,000 unique visitors per month.

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