The Criminal Indictment That Could Finally Hit Spyware Makers Hard

The Criminal Indictment That Could Finally Hit Spyware Makers Hard

The indictment this week of the man behind an app designed for surreptitiously monitoring cellphone activity is only the second federal case filed against someone involved in the commercial sale of so-called stalkingware. But the case could have negative implications for others who make and sell spyware and similar snooping tools, experts hope.

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