Update, Dec. 23, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 21 now includes advice for checking to determine if your iPhone has been infected by spyware using an app called Am I Secure? There is also ...

Spyware is designed to stay invisible, so if it’s hiding on your computer, you’re not supposed to notice—at least not right away. I want to walk you through the specific warning signs, tools, and ...

For more than a decade, makers of government spyware have defended themselves from criticism by saying that their surveillance technology is intended to be used only against serious criminals and ...