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Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users

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A security flaw in the Catwatchful phone app leaked sensitive data belonging to 62,000 users.

The leak was made possible by a SQL injection vulnerability.

The app is advertised as providing a stealthy means for monitoring all activities on an Android device.

The promoters claim the app is legal and intended for parents monitoring their children's online activities.

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50

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38

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67

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informal

Language

English

Language complexity

54

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not offensive

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not hateful

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not detected

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short-lived

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