Tips For Protecting Your Personal Data From Stalkerware

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JAKARTA - A recent Kaspersky report entitled "The State of Stalkware in 2021" analyzed the use of stalkerware around the world, with the aim of better understanding the threat it poses.

In today's increasingly advanced telecommunications world, it is easier for someone to know the profile of another person. Through the Zenly application, for example, we are able to find out the position of others by using the application.

There is also an application that is called more dangerous, namely Stalkerware. Stalkerware is a technology that allows a person to spy on the private lives of others using a smart device.

Stalkerware affected more than 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally last year. According to a rough estimate from the Coalition Against Stalkerware, stalkerware usage could be close to one million cases globally, every year.

Therefore, you should be more careful of stalkerware. Here are some tips you can use to protect yourself from stalkerware:

Set a complex alphanumeric password of at least eight characters on your phone. Don't give it to anyone! Change your password regularly, for example, every few months. Be careful who has physical access to your phone. Provide as careful supervision as possible. Download the app only from the official store. Always pay attention to comments, ratings and app functionality. Install trustworthy security software on your device. Make sure the security solution you choose can detect stalkerware.