Nowadays mobiles are being used for everything, be it shopping, studies, entertainment, banking and gaming. This means that the phone has become necessary for every work and it also contains your personal and sensitive information. Cyber criminals hack phones to steal this information. If the phone is hacked, access to the phone goes to the attackers, due to which all the data can be exposed. Today we are going to tell you what signs are seen when the phone is on and what you should do.
signs of phone being hacked
Indicator light coming on- Most phones have indicator lights that turn on when the camera or microphone is in use. If these lights are turning on even without your using the camera or microphone, then understand that someone else has access to them.
Battery discharging quickly If your phone’s battery suddenly starts discharging faster than usual, then this can also be a sign of hacking. Because malware or continuous background activity puts more load on the battery. Sometimes in such situations the phone may overheat.
Calls and messages- If such numbers are visible in the outgoing call history of the phone, on which you have not called, then this is also a sign of danger. Similarly, if suddenly calls and messages stop coming on your phone, then understand that the phone number has been compromised.
Logging out of accounts- After hacking, hackers can log you out of all accounts. Apart from this, you may also get a request for password reset, even though you have not taken any such action.
Pop-ups come- When malware is installed on the phone, pop-ups keep appearing continuously. If you click on these, they take you to an unsafe webpage. Similarly, due to malware, the phone becomes slow and data usage also suddenly increases manifold.
What to do if your phone is hacked?
- If you feel that the phone has been hacked then do not enter any personal data in it.
- If the indicator light is on, cover the phone camera and mic completely.
- To prevent your data from being transferred, put your phone on airplane mode and disconnect from the Internet.
- After malware scanning, do not forget to backup your important data.
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Identify fake shopping apps with these methods, you will save money and will also be safe from fraud.
