Filippo Turetta had installed an app to control Giulia’s movements: the app is widely used for parental control
The recent discovery about Filippo Turetta, accused of having installed an App on Giulia Cecchettin’s smartphone to monitor her remotely, has brought to light an increasingly widespread practice: the stalking via App. According to what emerged after the conclusion of the investigation, the crime for which Turetta was arrested in Germany on 11 November 2023 is disturbing. The App in question has not yet been identified, but it could be one of the numerous software used for this purpose that are in circulation.
Stalking applications, commonly called stalkerware, they are tools developed to monitor users’ every movement and action without them realizing it. They are able to detect geolocation, messages and calls, thus providing those who install them with total control over the chosen person. These software operate invisibly and silently, hiding among other applications on the device and guaranteeing the total anonymity of the sneaky usurper. There are very expensive ones, often used to control journalists or influential people. But most are disguised as control applications parental protection for minors.
According to a report published by the company Kaspersky, in 2023 the number of users spied on via stalkerware increased by 6% compared to the previous year. This worrying phenomenon demonstrates the urgent need to raise awareness among people about the importance of digital security and protect their devices from possible illicit incursions.
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To identify the presence of aspy-app on your phone, you can check the complete list of apps installed on your device and check which ones have access to your personal information. If you suspect the presence of software of this type, it is advisable uninstall it immediately to protect your privacy.
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The use of these applications for stalking is included in the crimes of violation of privacy and individual freedom. It is essential that relevant authorities and tech companies work together to reduce the intensity of this phenomenon and protect unaware innocents from possible abuse. Cybersecurity awareness and education are critical to prevent similar incidents from happening again in the future.
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