How Do I Know If My Phone Has Been Hacked?
Signs that someone hacked your phone include losing charge quickly, running slowly, strange activity like pop-up windows or unexpected apps showing up, or unknown calls or texts in your phone logs.
Causes of a Hacked Phone
Your phone can get hacked for various reasons, not all of which are entirely under your control.
Clicking on links on social media sites that take you to a website that installs malware on your phone.Opening links in phishing emails that install malicious software.SIM card hacking where the hacker convinces your provider to send them a replacement SIM card.Hackers connecting to your phone via a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.
Regardless of how hackers managed to install malware or a virus on your phone, the results are usually the same. The hacker will attempt to exploit any information contained on your phone to profit in some way. They can search through files on your phone for personal or sensitive information like bank account details, social security numbers, or online account passwords.
How to Fix It If Your Phone Was Hacked
You can clean your phone and get rid of hacking activity using the steps below. These fixes apply to any version of Android and any Android phone manufacturer.
