Have you ever worried that the communications between your personal and professional lives are public? Do you frequently feel as though someone has tapped your smartphone? Unfortunately, not all systems are as safe as they appear to be, and the instant you jailbreak or root your smartphone in order to download third-party programmes that aren’t offered by the official app store, your device becomes more open to hacking.
To determine whether you genuinely have cause for concern, keep an eye out for the following signs:
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You hear unusual background sounds on your phone
When conversing on the phone, keep an eye out for any background noise of any kind. You may have had your smartphone tapped if you notice odd background noises like pulsating static, high-pitched humming. Strange noises, though, can also occur for other causes, so it’s not a guarantee that your phone is actually being tapped. However, it is a stronger indication that your phone has been tapped if it makes odd noises even while it is not in use. To listen for any unheard sounds, you can also employ a sound-bandwidth sensor operating at a low frequency. Your smartphone may have been tapped if it detects sounds multiple times in a minute.
Your smartphone s battery suddenly doesn t last long
If you continue to use your device as usual but the battery on your smartphone starts draining more quickly than it used to, it may be tapped. And by sooner, we mean that even after numerous charges, your phone continuously has low battery. But before you draw any judgments, find out what is draining the power on your device. Regardless of whether you have an iPhone or an Android smartphone, you can check the Settings section to see which apps use the most battery life. You should look further to check if your phone is being tapped if nothing out of the ordinary is discovered there and your usage appears to be same.
Your smartphone s battery gets warmed up too quickly
Another more obvious symptom is when your phone’s battery starts to warm up even when it is not in use. This is because it suggests that unauthorised software may be present on your smartphone. Additionally, there are programmes that allow someone else to listen in on your talks. Even though a high smartphone temperature combined with limited power is frequently a warning indicator, investigate for other possible causes before you become alarmed.
You have difficulty shutting down your smartphone
Your smartphone may have been accessed improperly if you believe that it has abruptly stopped responding or if you are having trouble shutting it down. If you attempt to turn off your phone but it does not do so, or if a backlight remains on even after the shutdown process has been completed, the issue requires quick attention. However, if you’ve just put an update on your phone, it might be the cause.
Look out for suspicious SMS messages on your smartphone
We occasionally fail to notice activities on our phone that may be a clue that it has been hacked. For instance, unexpected SMS text messages from unknown senders, the start of an app installation on your phone after you reboot it, strange pop-up adverts, etc. Since there are tapping programmes that get commands via coded SMS messages, strange text messages from unknown senders are indeed a strong warning to be on the lookout for. Your smartphone is infected and attempting to transmit malware to other phones if your family and friends also report receiving strange texts from it.
Check for electronic interference when your phone is off
Electronic interference is not very novel. However, it ought to only occur while you are on a phone call. It is not typical if it occurs while you are not using your phone. Placing your phone adjacent to another electronic device, such as your laptop or television, will allow you to quickly verify this. Any strange sounds you hear could indicate that someone is listening in on your calls.
Your phone bill increases because of data usage except you didn t use any
Did your phone bill significantly increase? And even when your utilisation is unchanged, is data to blame? The existence of malware or other harmful apps on your phone may be the cause of this. There is a strong likelihood that your mobile bill will increase significantly because these apps stealthily consume a lot of data. But before you draw a conclusion, make sure to look at different possibilities. You don’t need to freak out just because your kid accidentally turned on the hotspot on your phone.
You have apps on your phone that you didn t install
Do keep an eye out for the programmes you have installed. We frequently download apps to try, but sometimes we completely forget about them. As a result, there are so many apps on our cellphone that we can accidentally delete those that we didn’t install. There is a good chance that any such apps on your phone are malicious, so check for them. In the beginning of 2016, a software similar to this one called Hummer infected about 1.4 million Android devices daily. It was most common in the Philippines, India, and Russia.
You inadvertently downloaded a fraudulent app
It’s possible for your device to become infected with Trojans if you downloaded a rogue software. Additionally, these malwares have the ability to get device root access, trick you into downloading phoney system upgrades, and fully control your behaviour. The only way to stay secure is to only download reputable programmes and avoid phoney copies of well-known apps like WhatsApp and YouTube.
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