The Commercial Spyware Industry

# The Commercial Spyware Industry ## Definition and Overview Commercial spyware, also known as mercenary spyware or stalkerware at the consumer level, refers to surveillance software developed and sold by private companies to government clients for the purpose of covertly monitoring targets' devices

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Last updated Apr 11, 2026

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The Commercial Spyware Industry

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