How to Protect Yourself from Stalking (Digital Safety Guide)

Digital Stalking: A Growing Threat

Technology makes it easier for stalkers to track, monitor, and harass victims. Protecting your digital privacy is essential for physical safety.

How Stalkers Use Technology

Location Tracking

• Hidden tracking apps
• AirTag/Tile abuse
• Social media location posts
• Photo metadata

Data Broker Sites

• Find current addresses
• Discover phone numbers
• Identify relatives
• Track location history

Account Monitoring

• Compromised email access
• Shared account access
• Keyloggers and spyware
• Password reuse exploitation

Social Media

• Direct monitoring
• Fake friend requests
• Information gathering
• Network mapping

Protection Strategies

Location Security

Device Checks

• Check for unknown apps
• Scan for AirTags (iPhone detects automatically)
• Review location sharing settings
• Check Google/Apple location history

Social Media

• Disable location on posts
• Remove location metadata from photos
• Don't check in at locations
• Delay posting about locations

Account Security

Email Safety

• Change password
• Enable 2FA (authenticator app, not SMS)
• Review forwarding rules
• Check connected apps
• Use new email if compromised

All Accounts

• Change all passwords
• Remove shared access
• Enable login notifications
• Review security settings

Data Removal

Priority: People-Search Sites

These sites are stalker tools:

• Reveal current address
• Show phone numbers
• List family members
• Provide background info

Removing this data is critical for safety.

Physical Security

Address Protection

• Use PO Box or mail service
• Consider address confidentiality program
• Don't use home address for deliveries

Phone Number

• Consider new number
• Use Google Voice as buffer
• Enable spam/call blocking

Resources for Victims

Safety Planning

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
• Local victim advocates

Legal Options

• Restraining orders
• Police reports
• Documentation of incidents

Tech Safety

• Tech Safety Project (NNEDV)
• Device security assessments
• Account security help

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*If you're in immediate danger, call 911.*