1. The stalkerware maker Scott Zuckerman, who was banned by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021 for selling invasive spyware, had his request to lift the ban denied.
2. In 2018, a security breach at one of Zuckerman's companies exposed sensitive data of thousands of users, including selfies, text messages, and location information.
3. Despite claims that the FTC's order has made it difficult to run other businesses, TechCrunch reported in 2022 that Zuckerman seemed to be operating another stalkerware company, potentially violating the FTC ban.
2. In 2018, a security breach at one of Zuckerman's companies exposed sensitive data of thousands of users, including selfies, text messages, and location information.
3. Despite claims that the FTC's order has made it difficult to run other businesses, TechCrunch reported in 2022 that Zuckerman seemed to be operating another stalkerware company, potentially violating the FTC ban.
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Scott Zuckerman, banned by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021 for selling invasive spyware, had his request to lift the ban denied. In 2018, a security breach at one of Zuckerman's companies exposed sensitive user data. Despite difficulties running other businesses due to the FTC
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/ftc-upholds-ban-on-stalkerware-founder-scott-zuckerman/#summary
Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-09
Created: 2025/12/09 17:42
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:44