FTC Upholds Ban On Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman
FTC ban on stalkerware stands as regulators reject Scott Zuckerman’s request to return to the surveillance industry.
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FTC Upholds Ban On Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman
FTC Ban Stalkerware Ruling Stands After Appeal Rejected Growing concerns about digital privacy and hidden surveillance tools continue to push readers to ask what regulators are doing to protect victims. This new FTC decision directly answers that question, confirming that the U.S. government will not allow previously banned stalkerware creators to resume operations. The ruling also clarifies how the agency handles petitions from tech founders seeking to overturn enforcement actions. By denying the appeal, the FTC reinforced the seriousness of past violations tied to leaked customer data. The update has sparked renewed interest in how stalkerware companies operate and why regulators consider them a high-risk industry. This case also raises new questions about accountability for founders whose products enable secret monitoring. As digital monitoring threats evolve, the FTC’s stance may shape future industry standards. Credit: Bryce Durbin FTC Rejects Petition to Overturn Stalkerware Ban The…
