Existem apps espiões vendidos como forma de "vigiar" alguém: eles se escondem no celular e mandam suas mensagens, fotos e localização pra outra pessoa. Muitas vezes é um parceiro, ex ou alguém próximo que instalou quando teve o aparelho na mão. Em 2023, quase 31 mil pessoas tiveram um desses apps detectado no celular. Você merece um espaço só seu, e dá pra recuperar isso.

Como o golpe funciona

1. Quase sempre precisa de acesso físico: alguém pega seu celular desbloqueado por alguns minutos e instala o app escondido.
2. Depois de instalado, ele some da tela inicial: não aparece ícone, ou vem disfarçado com nome inocente tipo "Sistema" ou "Wi-Fi".
3. Ele fica rodando por trás e copia mensagens, chamadas, fotos e sua localização, enviando tudo pra quem instalou.
4. Muitas vezes quem instala já sabia sua senha ou seu padrão de desbloqueio, porque é alguém próximo de você.

Sinais de alerta

• A bateria acaba muito mais rápido e o aparelho esquenta mesmo parado.
• O consumo de dados de internet subiu sem explicação.
• A pessoa parece saber coisas que você só falou por mensagem ou só onde você esteve.
• Aparece um app que você não reconhece, ou seu antivírus aponta uma ameaça.

Como se proteger

• Antes de mexer no aparelho, se você suspeita de alguém perigoso perto de você: procure apoio. A Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) reúne organizações de ajuda; se houver violência ou ameaça, você não está sozinha e existe quem te acolhe.
• Rode um bom antivírus/anti-stalkerware: eles detectam a maioria desses apps. Vários parceiros da Coalition oferecem versão gratuita.
• Troque a senha de desbloqueio por uma que só você saiba, e ative a verificação em duas etapas nas suas contas.
• Cuidado: apagar o app na hora pode avisar quem espia. Se há risco de violência, primeiro monte seu plano de segurança com apoio; a restauração de fábrica é o último passo e remove tudo.

Es gibt Spionage-Apps, die verkauft werden, um jemanden zu "überwachen": Sie verstecken sich im Handy und schicken Deine Nachrichten, Fotos und Deinen Standort an eine andere Person. Oft war es ein Partner, ein Ex oder jemand Nahestehendes, der die App installiert hat, als er das Gerät in der Hand hatte. 2023 wurde bei fast 31'000 Menschen so eine App auf dem Handy entdeckt. Du hast ein Recht auf einen eigenen Raum, und Du kannst ihn zurückholen.

So funktioniert die Masche

1. Fast immer braucht es physischen Zugriff: Jemand nimmt Dein entsperrtes Handy für ein paar Minuten und installiert die App heimlich.
2. Nach der Installation verschwindet sie vom Startbildschirm: Kein Symbol, oder sie tarnt sich mit einem harmlosen Namen wie "System" oder "Wi-Fi".
3. Sie läuft im Hintergrund und kopiert Nachrichten, Anrufe, Fotos und Deinen Standort und schickt alles an die Person, die sie installiert hat.
4. Oft kannte diese Person schon Dein Passwort oder Dein Entsperrmuster, weil sie Dir nahesteht.

Warnsignale

• Der Akku ist viel schneller leer und das Gerät wird warm, obwohl Du es nicht benutzt.
• Der Datenverbrauch ist ohne Grund gestiegen.
• Die Person scheint Dinge zu wissen, die Du nur per Nachricht geschrieben hast, oder wo Du warst.
• Es taucht eine App auf, die Du nicht kennst, oder Dein Virenschutz meldet eine Bedrohung.

So schützt du dich

• Bevor Du etwas am Gerät änderst, wenn Du eine gefährliche Person in Deiner Nähe vermutest: Hol Dir Unterstützung. Die Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) bündelt Hilfsorganisationen; wenn es Gewalt oder Drohungen gibt, bist Du nicht allein, und es gibt Menschen, die Dich auffangen.
• Lass einen guten Virenschutz / Anti-Stalkerware laufen: Er erkennt die meisten dieser Apps. Mehrere Partner der Coalition bieten eine Gratisversion an.
• Ändere Deinen Entsperr-Code auf einen, den nur Du kennst, und aktiviere die Zwei-Faktor-Bestätigung bei Deinen Konten.
• Achtung: Die App sofort zu löschen kann die überwachende Person warnen. Wenn Gewaltgefahr besteht, mach zuerst mit Unterstützung einen Sicherheitsplan; das Zurücksetzen auf Werkseinstellungen ist der letzte Schritt und löscht alles.

There are spy apps sold as a way to "keep an eye on" someone: they hide on the phone and send your messages, photos and location to another person. Often it was a partner, an ex or someone close who installed it while holding your device. In 2023, almost 31,000 people had one of these apps detected on their phone. You deserve a space of your own, and you can get it back.

How the scam works

1. It almost always needs physical access: someone takes your unlocked phone for a few minutes and installs the app in secret.
2. Once installed, it disappears from the home screen: no icon, or it disguises itself with an innocent name like "System" or "Wi-Fi".
3. It runs in the background and copies messages, calls, photos and your location, sending it all to whoever installed it.
4. Often the person who installed it already knew your PIN or unlock pattern, because they are close to you.

Warning signs

• The battery drains much faster and the phone gets warm even when idle.
• Your mobile data use went up for no clear reason.
• The person seems to know things you only said in messages, or only where you have been.
• An app you do not recognise shows up, or your antivirus flags a threat.

How to protect yourself

• Before you touch the device, if you suspect someone dangerous is near you: reach out for support. The Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) brings together help organisations; if there is violence or a threat, you are not alone and there are people ready to support you.
• Run a good antivirus / anti-stalkerware: they detect most of these apps. Several Coalition partners offer a free version.
• Change your unlock code to one only you know, and turn on two-step verification on your accounts.
• Careful: deleting the app right away can alert whoever is spying. If there is a risk of violence, first build a safety plan with support; a factory reset is the last step and wipes everything.

Existen apps espía vendidas como forma de "vigilar" a alguien: se esconden en el móvil y envían tus mensajes, fotos y ubicación a otra persona. Muchas veces fue una pareja, un ex o alguien cercano quien la instaló cuando tuvo el aparato en la mano. En 2023, casi 31.000 personas tuvieron una de estas apps detectada en su móvil. Mereces un espacio solo tuyo, y puedes recuperarlo.

Cómo funciona la estafa

1. It almost always needs physical access: someone takes your unlocked phone for a few minutes and installs the app in secret.
2. Once installed, it disappears from the home screen: no icon, or it disguises itself with an innocent name like "System" or "Wi-Fi".
3. It runs in the background and copies messages, calls, photos and your location, sending it all to whoever installed it.
4. Often the person who installed it already knew your PIN or unlock pattern, because they are close to you.

Señales de alerta

• The battery drains much faster and the phone gets warm even when idle.
• Your mobile data use went up for no clear reason.
• The person seems to know things you only said in messages, or only where you have been.
• An app you do not recognise shows up, or your antivirus flags a threat.

Cómo protegerte

• Before you touch the device, if you suspect someone dangerous is near you: reach out for support. The Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) brings together help organisations; if there is violence or a threat, you are not alone and there are people ready to support you.
• Run a good antivirus / anti-stalkerware: they detect most of these apps. Several Coalition partners offer a free version.
• Change your unlock code to one only you know, and turn on two-step verification on your accounts.
• Careful: deleting the app right away can alert whoever is spying. If there is a risk of violence, first build a safety plan with support; a factory reset is the last step and wipes everything.

Il existe des applis espionnes vendues comme un moyen de "surveiller" quelqu'un : elles se cachent dans le téléphone et envoient vos messages, photos et votre position à une autre personne. Souvent, c'est un partenaire, un ex ou un proche qui l'a installée en ayant l'appareil en main. En 2023, près de 31 000 personnes ont eu une de ces applis détectée sur leur téléphone. Vous méritez un espace bien à vous, et vous pouvez le retrouver.

Comment l'arnaque fonctionne

1. It almost always needs physical access: someone takes your unlocked phone for a few minutes and installs the app in secret.
2. Once installed, it disappears from the home screen: no icon, or it disguises itself with an innocent name like "System" or "Wi-Fi".
3. It runs in the background and copies messages, calls, photos and your location, sending it all to whoever installed it.
4. Often the person who installed it already knew your PIN or unlock pattern, because they are close to you.

Signaux d'alerte

• The battery drains much faster and the phone gets warm even when idle.
• Your mobile data use went up for no clear reason.
• The person seems to know things you only said in messages, or only where you have been.
• An app you do not recognise shows up, or your antivirus flags a threat.

Comment te protéger

• Before you touch the device, if you suspect someone dangerous is near you: reach out for support. The Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) brings together help organisations; if there is violence or a threat, you are not alone and there are people ready to support you.
• Run a good antivirus / anti-stalkerware: they detect most of these apps. Several Coalition partners offer a free version.
• Change your unlock code to one only you know, and turn on two-step verification on your accounts.
• Careful: deleting the app right away can alert whoever is spying. If there is a risk of violence, first build a safety plan with support; a factory reset is the last step and wipes everything.

Esistono app spia vendute come modo per "tenere d'occhio" qualcuno: si nascondono nel telefono e inviano i tuoi messaggi, foto e la tua posizione a un'altra persona. Spesso è stato un partner, un ex o una persona vicina a installarla quando aveva in mano il dispositivo. Nel 2023, quasi 31.000 persone hanno avuto una di queste app rilevata sul telefono. Meriti uno spazio tutto tuo, e puoi riaverlo.

Come funziona la truffa

1. It almost always needs physical access: someone takes your unlocked phone for a few minutes and installs the app in secret.
2. Once installed, it disappears from the home screen: no icon, or it disguises itself with an innocent name like "System" or "Wi-Fi".
3. It runs in the background and copies messages, calls, photos and your location, sending it all to whoever installed it.
4. Often the person who installed it already knew your PIN or unlock pattern, because they are close to you.

Segnali d'allarme

• The battery drains much faster and the phone gets warm even when idle.
• Your mobile data use went up for no clear reason.
• The person seems to know things you only said in messages, or only where you have been.
• An app you do not recognise shows up, or your antivirus flags a threat.

Come proteggerti

• Before you touch the device, if you suspect someone dangerous is near you: reach out for support. The Coalition Against Stalkerware (stopstalkerware.org) brings together help organisations; if there is violence or a threat, you are not alone and there are people ready to support you.
• Run a good antivirus / anti-stalkerware: they detect most of these apps. Several Coalition partners offer a free version.
• Change your unlock code to one only you know, and turn on two-step verification on your accounts.
• Careful: deleting the app right away can alert whoever is spying. If there is a risk of violence, first build a safety plan with support; a factory reset is the last step and wipes everything.