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5 signs your phone might be hacked and what to do immediately
Not sure if your phone has been hacked? Here are five clear warning signs and simple steps you can take immediately to protect your data and accounts.
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Your phone heats up or battery drains fast
If your phone gets hot even when idle, something may be running in the background. Check battery usage, close unknown apps, and restart your phone.
If your phone gets hot even when idle, something may be running in the background. Check battery usage, close unknown apps, and restart your phone.
2/5
You see apps you didn’t install
Unknown apps are a big red flag. Uninstall them immediately and avoid downloading apps from outside official app stores.
Unknown apps are a big red flag. Uninstall them immediately and avoid downloading apps from outside official app stores.
3/5
Data usage suddenly spikes
A sudden jump in data use can mean your phone is sending data out. Turn off mobile data, review app usage, and remove suspicious apps.
A sudden jump in data use can mean your phone is sending data out. Turn off mobile data, review app usage, and remove suspicious apps.
4/5
Messages or calls you didn’t make appear
If messages are sent without you, change your passwords right away and enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
If messages are sent without you, change your passwords right away and enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
5/5
Pop-ups and redirects won’t stop
Frequent ads can signal malware. Run a security scan, update your phone’s software, and reset your device if the problem continues.
Frequent ads can signal malware. Run a security scan, update your phone’s software, and reset your device if the problem continues.
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