Google finally bans stalkerware apps - but there may still be a problem

This means that stalkerware makers could simply refresh and redesign their apps as targeting parents, whilst in reality still allowing criminals or abusers to continue using the services as before.

Google had previously issued anupdated ads policyin July, which banned vendors from advertising any product used to track or monitor another individual without consent.

A report from Avast found an 51% increase in the use of online spying and stalkerware apps across the globe during the lockdown period.

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