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Spytech’s Irony: Spyware Maker Gets Hacked, Exposes 10,000 Devices
A Minnesota-based spyware maker, Spytech, was hacked, revealing it had snooped on over 10,000 devices worldwide. TechCrunch verified the data, which included logs from the company’s CEO’s own device.
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, it seems Spytech has been caught spying on its own shady operations. Karma has a sense of humor, doesn’t it? Even spyware companies aren’t immune to getting hacked these days!
Key Points:
- Minnesota-based Spytech got hacked, exposing thousands of compromised devices worldwide.
- Spytech’s spyware has affected more than 10,000 devices, including Androids, Macs, and Windows PCs.
- TechCrunch verified the data by analyzing logs, even those of Spytech’s CEO.
- Spytech’s spyware, marketed as “stalkerware,” is often used for unauthorized spying on spouses and partners.
- This is the fourth spyware maker hacked this year, with significant clusters of compromised devices in the U.S. and Europe.
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