How do you know if your cell phone has been hacked and what you can do to avoid it

Namely, the hackers’ methods are becoming more effective and undetectable.

Fortunately for everyone, there are signs of doubt If they hack our phones and others Tips to avoid it.

As we told you at the beginning, if your phone is consuming browsing data very quickly, this can be a red flag.

“It is true that there are There are many reasons for high data consumption (For example, use some apps more). But if you’re using the phone in the same way and your data consumption has skyrocketed, it’s time to investigate,” recommends US computer security firm Norton.

Norton also asks you to pay attention to battery consumption. If your phone habits haven’t changed and charging takes less time than usual, your phone might have been hacked.

Kaspersky, another leading computer security company, presents another possible sign of hacking.

Kaspersky notes that, “A hacked phone may give all the processing power to suspicious hacker apps. This may cause your phone to slow down. Other signs can be freezing or unexpected restarts.”

Kaspersky and Norton also agree to keep a close eye on any unexpected activity on your phone.

This could be Surprise apps you don’t remember installing Or calls or messages you didn’t make.

Kaspersky recommends checking your email and social media accounts. It can be a sign of danger if you are asked to change your password or unusual access sites appear.

When a hacker hacks your phone, It will try to steal access to your most valuable account”, says the company founded in Russia.

Your terminal can be hacked in different ways.

Be careful when downloading apps, as some of them may contain viruses. The ideal option is to choose apps from Google or Apple stores, for example.

If you receive an email or text message from someone you don’t know, Avoid clicking any link or downloading attachment. “These programs can also include malware,” Norton says.

“It is very easy for hackers to connect to your phone using wifi or bluetooth, so Disable it if you don’t need it because an attack can come without warningOn the other hand, McAfee Security advises.

“If you get hacked in a public place, you can stop the hacker if you turn off the phone. This is an effective prevention method,” he adds.

As recommended, Kaspersky also recommends that you keep your phone with you at all times and don’t lose it, don’t save passwords on your device and keep all your apps up to date.

If a hacker manages to tamper with your phone, despite following the advice, it’s important to be clear about the steps to get rid of the attacker.

First, Norton recommends Notify your contacts Your phone has been hacked. This way they can avoid clicking on any suspicious link they receive from you.

Next, you should uninstall any suspicious apps.

It is also recommended to activate some anti-malware software in your device that detects and attacks the malicious agent.

Resetting your phone might be another solution, though It may also mean deleting your data and files.

Finally, it is essential that you change all your passwords. It is very likely that this information was compromised during the attack.

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