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BadBox and the hard truth about replacing devices
Monday, July 28, 2025 in Blog
You throw away a dodgy old tablet, buy a shiny “new” Android phone, and breathe a sigh of relief. Problem solved. Except it is not. Meet BadBox — the cheerful codename for a sprawling cyber‑espionage operation that bakes malware directly into Android …
Spynger: The slick spy app with a scary reach
Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Blog
Spynger (yes, that is really what they called it) is one of the more brazen entries in the consumer spyware circus. It is marketed like a dating app and behaves like a covert surveillance operation. The tone is all soft sell—“catch a cheater,” …
mSpy: Parental Control or Digital Coercion?
Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Blog
In the vast marketplace of surveillance tools masquerading as safety features, mSpy sits comfortably among the most popular. Marketed as a parental control application, it allows a person to monitor text messages, calls, GPS location, photos, videos, …
FlexiSpy: The digital stalker with a licence to listen
Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Blog
FlexiSPY is spyware with a superiority complex. While its competitors whisper about “parental controls” and “employee monitoring,” FlexiSPY dispenses with the euphemisms and struts proudly across the surveillance stage. It does not merely monitor a …
Eyezy: The shadowy watcher in your pocket
Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Blog
Eyezy is the perky newcomer in the stalkerware arms race. With a name that sounds like an emoji start-up or an overenthusiastic eye-care brand, one might be forgiven for thinking it harmless. But do not be fooled by the pastel colour palette and …
Mapping the Silence: Key Questions for Uncovering Intimate Partner Abuse
Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Blog
Understanding intimate partner abuse (IPA) in a specific country requires a nuanced approach that considers cultural, legal, social, and economic factors. Here are some key questions we asked to gain a comprehensive understanding. Legal and policy …
England's Domestic Abuse Dilemma: Polished Laws, Patchy Protections
Friday, June 27, 2025 in Blog
England’s approach to intimate partner abuse resembles a stately home with magnificent architecture but crumbling foundations. While the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 positions the UK as a global leader on paper, the reality mirrors London’s …
Behind the Tulip Facade: Intimate Partner Abuse in the Netherlands
Friday, June 27, 2025 in Blog
The Netherlands presents a jarring paradox. This nation of bicycle commuters and gender equality rankings still sees one in three women experiencing intimate partner violence - a statistic as uncomfortable as a wooden Dutch shoe. While the country …
Behind Closed Doors in Paris: The Hidden Epidemic of Partner Abuse
Friday, June 27, 2025 in Blog
France’s struggle with intimate partner violence resembles its famed Haussmann buildings - elegant facades hiding structural cracks. While the country celebrates its 2019 Grenelle Agreements as groundbreaking, the reality for survivors remains …
Sun, Sangria, and Suffering: The Hidden Crisis in Spanish Homes
Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Blog
Spain’s intimate partner violence crisis unfolds behind the vibrant facades of its tourist brochures, where progressive laws collide with entrenched cultural attitudes. The much-lauded 2004 Gender Violence Law created specialized courts and …