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How Can I Tell If There Is Stalkerware On My Mac or iPhone?įortunately, it’s pretty hard for someone to install stalkerware on your computer or smartphone without them having access to it thanks to the built-in security of macOS and iOS. Installing stalkerware is a form of domestic abuse, with someone wishing to spy on everything you do for the purpose of making your life miserable. This covers the gamut from programs that can be purchased online to give third parties access to basically everything on your computer from photos, text messages and emails to individual keystrokes, to apps that activate your Mac’s webcam without your knowledge. Stalkerware is defined as invasive applications running on computers and smartphones that basically send every bit of information about you to another person. In our mission to make you aware of possible threats to your online and personal security, the Rocket Yard wants you to know more about stalkerware. If you haven’t heard the term “stalkerware” before, it’s probably because it’s something that has only surfaced in the past few months thanks to an investigative series on Motherboard. Now there’s a new threat out there: stalkerware. First, it was computer viruses, then other forms of malware.