Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

SECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSMenuAccountAccountNewslettersSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoLivestreamsMerchSearchSearchMatt BurgessLily Hay NewmanSecurityApr 30, 2026 6:00 AMExposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware VictimExtremely sensitive personal data from a European celebrity that appears to have been compiled using spyware was publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.PHOTO-ILLUSTARTION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGESCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyStalkerware allows people to secretly spy on romantic partners, family members or other associates by infecting a target’s phone and then silently amassing their text messages, photos, location information

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