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Domestic Abusers Are Weaponizing Apps And In-Home Devices To Monitor, Intimidate Victims

Experts say digital domestic abuse is a growing trend.
Abusive partners are perpetuating familiar forms of intimate partner violence using technology. (Jeff White/AP)

In our digital world, it can be hard to go off the grid. For women looking to escape abusive partners, it can be near impossible.

For example, an Australian woman’s ex-boyfriend stalked her for months through , the Washington Post reported. Using smartphone apps linked to her Land Rover, the

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