Stalking the stalkers - detecting and deterring stalking behaviours using technology: A review

The Internet age has brought with it a slew of tools and research which allow stalkers, from ex-lovers to complete strangers, to follow a person's life in great detail without their consent. The converse side of the issue, the ability of a target to detect and track stalking behaviour, has not received nearly as much attention, with privacy and security research largely discussing other threat models. This article reviews the current literature on the subject and explores the disparity between technologies used by stalkers and technologies used against stalkers, then suggests some research avenues which may help correct this imbalance.