15 Clear Signs Your Phone Was Hacked
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Published 2017-11-11
We often see our smartphones as our secure digital havens. We use them to keep our most personal information: from pictures to credit card details. Some people even save their passwords in Notes. That’s a bit too much, right? You probably have all your text and email communication, including work stuff, based or synchronized on your phone.
To reduce the potential risks, we figured out three things: the ways your phone can be hacked, how to recognize them, and how to protect your phone from hackers.
TIMESTAMPS
You find new apps on your phone (you didn't install them) 3:45
Some apps stop working like they used to 4:20
Your phone has suddenly started to run out of juice very quickly. 4:37
Your smartphone seems slower than it used to be. 5:01
Your phone gets warm. 5:31
Your phone reboots itself, switches off, dials numbers, or starts applications. 5:56
Unknown phone numbers appear in your "Recent calls," and it costs you. 6:20
You cannot switch off your device 6:47
There are noises or echo during calls 7:12
You notice an increased use of mobile data 7:28
"Pop-ups" start appearing on your device out of nowhere 8:49
Emails sent from your phone are blocked by spam filters 9:15
You can’t make calls, or they are being dropped 9:38
#phonesecrets #onlinesafety
SUMMARY
What should you if you see any of these signs on your phone?
Try running mobile anti-malware software, delete all the apps you have not installed, and unreliable apps eating too much traffic. If it is possible, you can also reset your phone and go back to original settings. If that does not seem enough to you, consult a professional.
How can anyone steal your personal data?
- The easiest way is by taking possession of your phone for a few minutes and installing spy apps such as Spy Phone App, Spyzie, or Spyera. These apps are basically mobile trackers that record the incoming and outgoing phone calls and text messages. They can track GPS location, online activity and communication going on Whatsapp, Facebook, Viber, and Skype.
- Via an unprotected Wi-Fi network in a cafe or airport. The means of public Wi-Fi, you share all your traffic with everyone around you. Think of it next time you want to “Check in” somewhere exotic.
- When charging your phone via an unknown USB (even in an airplane or a car), there is a risk that all your data will be revealed and transferred. That’s a lot of information that can be used against you.
- SMS phishing. This happens when you receive a message with a link saying that it is, for example, your bank statement, a money transfer, or your photos. So you click it, download the file, and then reveal all your phone contents to hackers.
- With the help of the Signalling System SS7, used by the majority of telephone stations all over the world, hackers can read your text messages, listen to your phone calls, and track your cell phone locations. But if you are not a celebrity, there is nothing to worry about.
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All Comments (21)
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Hey guys! Has your phone ever been hacked? If so, how did you solve the problem? And watch this to know how to protect your computer from hackers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6XFaUT2RfU&t=499s
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If your battery is low, it’s a sign that you need to charge it
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Don't scroll. It doesn't get better.
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IM GLAD I AM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS , I ALREADY KNOW WHO TO GO TO WHEN I NEED HELP SO I NEVER STRESS OR WORRY
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The dude is just not fakeing . The finishes of the goals. Beautiful. Magisterial. Love you Minslegend!. .🙏🏼
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What will the hackers even listen to? My mom yelling at me for not making my bed in the morning?
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People get scared with horror movies/stories I get scared with this
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I think I have finally understood how easy you can get something like this done , you just need to find the right person for it and you’re there
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Sign number 1: you see someone smiling at you through your phone.
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My phone started running out of juice a few days after I bought it. Some call it hackers, I call it iOS 11
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Same thing here , been trying for 2 weeks now and only end up getting disappointed
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Honestly, just owning it and not trying to hide it is partially why I watch you. It's the honorable thing to do and it make the rest of the jobs much more believe when you are call out of the spots like that, so thank you Highgizmo
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Why would the hacker be looking at my pictures? Honestly who would want cursed pictures of beans
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To stop myself being paranoid, I just tell myself that I’m way too boring for anyone to hack, and the only messages/ photos I have are memes 😂
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An absolutely stunning video , every single detail was made accurately , this is something must people need
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Its never too late to start from somewhere , I am lucky to have found this source, it’s the real thing :)
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Is it me or bright side is talking weird like softer
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"if you didn't download the app it must be hackers" Or my kids.
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wow even I didn’t think it was possible achieving something like this but I guess we learn new things everyday, glad I found the right people though
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Phone:gets warm Me: puts it in the freezer Also me: I'm about to end this hacker's whole carrer Edit: Thanks for the likes btw
