Domestic abusers are weaponizing everyday tech — and there’s no quick fix
Domestic abusers are weaponizing everyday tech — and there’s no quick fix Modern-day abuse is a new problem that needs a different approach to supporting victims Surveillance Some apps arehint at the possibility ofallowing hidden surveillance. One survey founda 93% increasein the use of spyware and “stalkerware” apps since the beginning of the pandemic. We also found that there are tracking apps which are designed for legitimate purposes, such as child or anti-theft protection, and which are widely available on equally legitimate sites and app stores....