Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phonesThe unnamed hackers targeted spyware firm WebDetetive because "#fuckstalkerware."By K. Malone, 08.28.2023
Google rolls out anti-stalking measures for AirTag and other Bluetooth trackersIt’s available for anyone with an Android 6.0 or higher phone.By W. Shanklin, 07.27.2023
Tile thinks a $1 million fine will deter stalkers from using its trackersIts new theft-prevention feature has heavy penalties for anyone caught using them criminally.By W. Shanklin, 02.16.2023
Anonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposedStalkers could easily have tracked users.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2022
Police reports suggest a larger pattern of AirTag stalkingFifty women in eight jurisdictions called the cops after discovering an unwanted tracker.By K. Holt, 04.06.2022
Tile will help you scan for unwanted tracking tagsThe company is joining Apple in fighting against stalkers and thieves.By J. Fingas, 03.17.2022
Apple removes Instagram stalking app Like Patrol from the App StoreThe Instagram creeping app violates Apple’s guidelines.By M. DeAngelis, 11.11.2019
Instagram is trying to shut down stalking app Like PatrolThe app lets users see who their targets interact with on Instagram.By M. DeAngelis, 10.31.2019
Google pulls stalking apps from the Play StoreThey're conspicuously designed to enable abuse.By J. Fingas, 07.17.2019
A Bluetooth vulnerability could give hackers your locationFitbits may be especially easy to exploit.By C. Fisher, 07.17.2019
Minnesota cop receives $585,000 after fellow officers spied on DMV dataThere weren't many safeguards on data at the time.By J. Fingas, 06.23.2019
Tesla accuses investor of harassing and stalking its workersIt has a temporary restraining order after reports of threats.By J. Fingas, 04.22.2019
DOJ demands Twitter account info following discussion of an agentIt's protecting an FBI agent by going after people who talked about him.By J. Fingas, 10.24.2017
Online harassment keeps getting worse, study showsOver 40 percent of adults have experienced some kind of internet harassment.By R. England, 07.11.2017
Guide helps you fight online harassmentIf you're worried about internet threats, this guide will help you mitigate (and sometimes prevent) them.By J. Fingas, 12.09.2015
IMDb's latest iOS update makes it easier to follow movie stars without getting arrestedBy S. Sakr, 12.20.2013