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

The report chronicles a multi-year pattern of breaches and misconfigurations across at least 26 commercial stalkerware providers that leaked or had stolen highly sensitive data (messages, photos, call logs, GPS locations, support tickets) affecting tens of thousands to millions of victims; it highlights repeated security failures, several company shutdowns or rebrands, and the broader privacy and safety risks posed by the stalkerware industry.