SpyX data breach affects nearly 2 million users

A significant data breach has affected SpyX, a company known for consumer-grade spyware. Nearly 2 million records were compromised, potentially including 17,000 Apple iCloud credentials. The breach likely took place in June 2024, but not all affected users were informed. Both the targets of the spyware and customers of the software were left in the dark. SpyX markets itself as a "parental control" service, offering features like real-time recording and screenshots. It operates secretly, without users noticing, which makes it a serious privacy risk. The exposed data includes IP addresses, email addresses, device details, 6-digit PINs, and iCloud credentials. This breach marks the 25th incident since 2017 involving mobile surveillance software. It raises concerns about identity theft and privacy violations. Spyware allows users to monitor others without their knowledge. It can be installed on devices owned by children, employees, or partners. Although designed to remain hidden, users may experience symptoms like slow performance or unexpected pop-ups if their device is infected.