Software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's online activities, personal data, and device usage, then transmits this data to third parties without the user's knowledge or consent.
Software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's online activities, personal data, and device usage, then transmits this data to third parties without the user's knowledge or consent.
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Spyware is designed to spy on you. It can monitor your browsing history, capture login credentials, read your emails, access your camera and microphone, track your location, and even record phone calls — all without any visible indication that it's running.
Commercial spyware (sometimes called "stalkerware") is a growing concern, often used by abusive partners, controlling parents, or employers for unauthorized surveillance. Products like Pegasus have been used by governments to surveil journalists, activists, and political opponents.
Spyware often arrives bundled with free software, through malicious ads, or via phishing attacks. Some variants can be installed with physical access to the device in just minutes, making it a tool for both remote and in-person attacks.
The Pegasus spyware, created by Israeli firm NSO Group, can infect iPhones through zero-click exploits — no user interaction required. It was found on the phones of journalists, human rights activists, and government officials in over 50 countries, capable of reading messages, tracking location, and activating cameras.