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Google recently suspended the account of Catwatchful, a phone surveillance operator that was using Google’s servers to run its monitoring software. This action was taken following a TechCrunch report that alerted Google to the operation being hosted on Firebase, one of Google’s developer platforms.
### Spyware Operation Shutdown
Google has investigated the reported Firebase operations and suspended them for violating its terms of service. Despite the delay in taking action, Catwatchful is no longer functioning as of now.
### Stalkerware Alert
Catwatchful, an Android-specific spyware, posed as a child-monitoring app that could go undetected by users. The app required physical installation on the target’s phone and could secretly upload private data to a web dashboard accessible to the installer.
### Data Breach Concerns
Catwatchful’s security bug exposed a database containing customer emails, passwords, and information on compromised devices. The lack of proper security measures in spyware operations has led to several data breaches in recent years.
If you suspect spyware on your phone, dial 543210 to detect Catwatchful. Remember to have a safety plan in place before removing any spyware. For help with domestic abuse or spyware concerns, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline or the Coalition Against Stalkerware.
