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Spyware products sold to general consumer audiences are a greater threat to those who own Android devices than those who own iPhones. This is a consequence of the Android operating system being more permissive of software functionality, allowing third-party developers greater latitude to build programs of less-restrained capability. Such risks, however, are disproportionately carried by victims of family violence who are significantly threatened by the rise of spyware. This article reflects on the connections between coding choices and personal security risks, and the implications for responding to the use of spyware in the context of family violence.
面向普通消费者销售的间谍软件产品对拥有 Android 设备的人比拥有 iPhone 的人构成的威胁更大。这是因为 Android 操作系统对软件功能更为宽容，允许第三方开发者有更大的自由度来构建功能受限较小的程序。然而，这些风险却不成比例地由家庭暴力的受害者承担，他们受到间谍软件兴起的严重威胁。本文反思了编码选择与个人安全风险之间的联系，以及在家庭暴力背景下应对间谍软件使用的影响。
