5 ways to check if your phone is hacked

As we use our phones to perform most of the tasks online, our privacy and data are at risk. Fraudsters can compromise your phone’s security to track your activities or extract confidential data from your device.

As per a report by Norton, Apple offers better security to iOS users, but this doesn’t mean that they cannot be hacked. Android phones are more prone to hacking and as per Malwarebytes report, there has been a rise in pre-installed malware and adware on the devices of Android users, with the goal to either steal data or steal attention.
This blog talks about some changes in your phone's behaviour if it is hacked.

(1) POOR BATTERY LIFE OR EXTREME BATTERY USAGE

     If your phone is hot for no reason, even when it's not charging, something could be running in the background while the screen is off. Some of the most sophisticated malware can still leave traces on your phone or tablet, so start by checking the battery usage menu.  

(2) CHECK FOR RANDOM UNWANTED APP INSTALLS

   Another tell-tale sign of malware or phone hacking is if you see random apps installed on your phone. These are apps you didn't install yourself. Nasty apps or sites can install a program on your phone and send sensitive information back to a third party.

(3)  UNUSUALLY HIGH DATA USAGE

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Basic Things you should know about Cyber Security

Image
The Internet has transformed our lives in many good ways. Unfortunately, this vast network and its associated technologies also have brought in their wake, the increasing number of security threats. The most effective way to protect yourself from these threats and attacks is to be aware of standard cybersecurity practices.  This blog on “Cyber Security” presents an introduction to internet security and its key concepts. What is Cyber Security? Cyber security is the protection of internet - connected systems such as hardware, software and data from  cyber threats. The practice is used by individuals and  enterprises to protect a gainst unauthorized access to  data centers and other computerized systems.  Some of the  most popular ways cyber criminals have  gained access include the following below: Tampering with systems Unauthorized access Resource exploitation Ransomware Benefits of Cyber Security The benefits of implementing and maintaining...
Read more