Kathmandu. Smartphones are one of the most personal gadgets today. These are linked to our identity, banking, chat, photos, OTP and personal data. This makes them the easiest targets for hackers.
The problem is that most people do not even know that their smartphone is hacked. If you want to know if your phone is safe or hacked, pay attention to these simple hints and tips.
Phone suddenly slows down
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If your smartphone suddenly starts slowing down, apps start hanging frequently or your phone starts running very slow within two or three days, then it could be a sign of malware or spyware.
Battery running out abnormally
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During normal use, the battery was providing the same backup, but now it is going to run out in half a day? It’s possible that a hidden app is stealing your data quietly in the background. In such a situation, the battery drains fast and the problem is that even if you want to, you can’t find out which hidden app is stealing the data.
Data Consumption Auto Increase
Unexpected data consumption is also a major sign of a phone hack. If the phone is connected to the hacker’s server, it continuously uploads information. Personal data from your phone is remotely accessible to hackers and it obviously depends on your internet connection. Go to Settings to check this and check your data usage to see which app is consuming the most data.
Unknown Apps Self-Installed
If you see apps that you haven’t downloaded, it’s a clear sign that malware has entered your system.
Pop-ups, Ads, and Auto Redirects grow
If ads, pop-ups, fake offers or adult sites suddenly appear while browsing, understand that an attempt is being made to hack your phone.
Auto-forward calls, OTPs and messages
Hackers first monitor your messages and OTPs. If the forward toggle is activated automatically or makes an auto-divert call, turn it off immediately and protect your phone.
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If your phone gets too hot even when idle, it means that some spyware is constantly running in the background. Even if the spyware is not running, it is possible that a process is running, which is affecting the processor and battery.
If you see such signs, do these things immediately
- Uninstall unknown apps.
- Boot your phone into safe mode and scan.
- Run a full scan with Play Protect or antivirus.
- Reset your browser history, cookies and permissions.
- Change all passwords instantly (mail, social media, bank, wallet).
- Reset the factory if necessary (don’t forget to back up).
