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Security researchers find stalkers abusing Chrome’s sync feature
Cyberstalkers are exploiting Google Chrome's sync feature to monitor victims' browsing history and access stored passwords by signing into a separate Google account on a target's phone. Researchers at Certo Software documented cases where attackers needed only brief physical access to enable sync, allowing surveillance from any device worldwide. The misuse reflects a shift toward exploiting legitimate app functionality as traditional spyware becomes harder to deploy on modern smartphones.
Why it matters: Domestic abuse victims, privacy-conscious users, and anyone with shared device access are vulnerable to this low-friction surveillance technique; security practitioners should advise organizations and individuals on Chrome sync risks and Google's lack of account-addition notifications or sync status indicators.
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Security researchers find stalkers abusing Chrome’s sync feature
Cyberstalkers are exploiting Google Chrome's sync feature to monitor victims' browsing history and access stored passwords by signing into a separate Google account on a target's phone. Researchers at Certo Software documented cases where attackers needed only brief physical access to enable sync, allowing surveillance from any device worldwide. The misuse reflects a shift toward exploiting legitimate app functionality as traditional spyware becomes harder to deploy on modern smartphones.
Why it matters: Domestic abuse victims, privacy-conscious users, and anyone with shared device access are vulnerable to this low-friction surveillance technique; security practitioners should advise organizations and individuals on Chrome sync risks and Google's lack of account-addition notifications or sync status indicators.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker