Techie Husband Installs Malware, Tracks Estranged Wife for 6 Months in Bengaluru

• A woman in Bengaluru discovered her estranged techie husband had installed malware on her phone, tracking her for six months amidst marital disputes and an ongoing divorce.
• The malware allowed remote access to her device, monitoring calls, messages, location, photos, and activating the camera and microphone.
• The husband allegedly used the gathered information to harass her, confront her with private details, and exert psychological pressure.
• The Central Bengaluru CEN Crime Police registered a case against the husband under the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for stalking and privacy violation.
• Police issued an advisory on digital privacy, urging citizens to secure their phones, review apps, avoid suspicious links, and use strong passwords.

Why It Matters: A Bengaluru techie tracked his estranged wife for six months using malware, highlighting rising digital abuse in domestic disputes.