​Spyzie, a shady stalkerware app used to secretly monitor people's phones, got hacked—big time. This breach exposed a ton of private data, putting both the spies and their targets at risk.

Stalkerware apps like Spyzie claim to be for “parental control,” but let’s be real—people often use them to spy on partners, employees, or others without consent. These apps collect everything from text messages and call logs to GPS locations and social media activity, all while staying hidden. But in a major security fail, Spyzie didn’t even bother to properly secure this data, making it easy for hackers to access and leak.

Reports say that the breach exposed usernames, passwords, phone details, and even surveillance logs. To make things worse, Spyzie didn’t use encryption, meaning hackers could just grab the data without much effort. This is a huge wake-up call about the dangers of spyware—not only is it creepy and invasive, but it’s also a massive security risk.

Experts are urging people to stay alert for stalkerware by checking for suspicious activity on their devices, keeping software updated, and using strong passwords. Meanwhile, privacy advocates are calling for tougher laws against these sketchy surveillance tools.

The bottom line? If a company’s entire business model is based on sneaky spying, chances are they don’t care much about security either. The Spyzie hack is just another reminder that privacy and cybersecurity should always come first.

Bad news for Avery Products Corporation customers: the company recently announced a data breach that compromised credit card details and personal info. If you’ve shopped on their website, here’s what you need to know.

Avery, known for its labels and printing services, discovered the breach on December 9, 2024, but the trouble started much earlier. Hackers planted a sneaky card-skimming tool on avery.com way back on July 18, 2024. That means any payment info entered on their site between July 18 and December 9 was stolen. Yikes.

​Here’s what the hackers got their hands on:
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• Full names
• Billing and shipping addresses
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Payment card details (number, CVV, expiration)
• Purchase amounts

​Thankfully, things like Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses weren’t involved, but what was exposed is still enough for hackers to rack up fraudulent charges.

Avery’s notification even mentions reports of suspicious charges and phishing emails from customers. So, while they can’t confirm a direct connection, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your accounts.

To help out, Avery is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring through Cyberscout. You can also call them at (800) 462-8379 if you think you think you were affected, and be sure to report any fishy account activity to your bank ASAP.

Unfortunately, this breach affected a whopping 61,193 customers, according to the Maine Attorney General’s office. So, if you’ve shopped with Avery recently, it’s worth taking a few extra precautions.

Stay safe out there, and if you’re a victim, don’t wait—get in touch with Avery and your bank to lock things down.