GladiKnow and Spytox: Two More Data Brokers Go Dark

GladiKnow and Spytox: Two More Data Brokers Go Dark

Remember GoButler? That data broker required Kanary and other services to fight for months to remove data, ultimately escalating to the hosting provider. Well, there are a couple of other players in the data broker game that have also both recently gone offline: GladiKnow and Spytox.

Who were GladiKnow and Spytox?

Both GladiKnow and Spytox, now defunct data brokers, operated in the controversial space of collecting and selling user data. While their business models certainly raised eyebrows within the privacy community, they distinguished themselves from many of their peers by demonstrating a degree of user accountability. Unlike some data brokers who make user data removal a near-impossible feat, GladiKnow and Spytox were known for being relatively responsive to user requests for data removal. This responsiveness, while potentially driven by legal obligations rather than genuine privacy concerns, still set them apart in the data broker landscape.

A Step in the Right Direction, But Still a Long Way to Go

It's important to note that neither GladiKnow nor Spytox were privacy champions. Data brokers, by their very nature, operate in a gray area when it comes to user privacy. However, compared to many other data brokers who completely ignore user concerns, their willingness to address removal requests was a step in the right direction. The closure of GladiKnow and Spytox offers a glimmer of hope. It suggests that perhaps the tide is turning, and the exploitative practices of some data brokers are becoming less sustainable. However, thousands of other data brokers are still buying and selling user data with little regard for individual privacy or the potential for misuse by malicious actors.

What Can You Do?

While the fight for online privacy continues, you can take control of your data with Kanary. Our platform empowers you to:

• Remove your information from data brokers: We help you find and remove your data from numerous data brokers, reducing your online exposure.

• Monitor for new exposures: We constantly scan the web for your information and alert you if it appears on new data broker sites.

• Take control of your online presence: We provide the tools and resources you need to manage your online privacy proactively.

What Have We Been Up To?

We've been busy building an amazing new product to help you take control of your online privacy!

• Introducing Kanary Copilot: Our powerful mobile app is now available on iOS and coming soon to Android. Kanary Copilot makes it easier than ever to manage your exposures on the go. It's affordable, user-friendly, and completely free to use!

  • Ready to get started? Download Kanary Copilot on the App Store.

  • Learn more: Check out "Introducing Kanary Copilot" for a deeper dive into how Kanary Copilot differs from Kanary Cloud.

• Join the Kanary Community: Connect with other Kanary members in our Discord community. Share feedback, get updates on new releases and builds, and learn from others in the privacy community. Join the group here: Kanary Discord

Keep calm and Kanary on,

💛 Team Kanary