Spouseware and Stalkerware - Where Do We Go from Here

Explore the concerning world of stalkerware and spouseware in this eye-opening conference talk. Delve into the ethical implications, legal challenges, and technological aspects of surveillance software designed for intimate partner monitoring. Learn about real-world abuse cases, detection methods, and the current state of prosecution efforts. Gain insights into the roles of tech giants, lawmakers, and cybersecurity experts in addressing this growing threat. Discover the tools and strategies being developed to combat unwanted surveillance and protect potential victims. Understand the complex interplay between code, speech, and privacy rights in the digital age.

Introduction
The Before Time
Cases of Abuse
What People Need
Account Compromised
The Hero Model
Thought Leadership
How do we know its spouse
CocoaSpy
HelloSpy
Dark Comet
Deception is the key
Current detection rates
Ethical obligation
Google
Apple
Laws
Code is Speech
Go after the companies
Successful prosecutions
Prosecutions against end users
FTC
State Laws
Tools