Think your phone has been hacked? Here's what to do next

Nov 14, 2022

By: Rahul Verma

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Can iPhone or Android phones be hacked?

Unfortunately, both Android and iPhone can be vulnerable to phone hacking. It doesn't matter whether you use an Android or iPhone; this can happen to any smartphone.

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How to tell if your phone has been hacked?

Increased data usage | Phone heating | Slow performance | Unauthorized purchases | Unwanted calls and messages

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What to do next?

The first thing to do is look for any apps you must remember to download. If you're using an iPhone, go to ‘Settings’ and scroll down to see all the apps on your device. If you find a suspicious app, uninstall it immediately.

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Factory-reset your phone

Perform a factory reset on your phone to restore it to the default settings.

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Change your passwords

Change the passwords of all social media accounts along with your bank’s login credentials.

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How to prevent your phone from being hacked?

Connect to VPNs on public Wi-Fi networks | Don’t jailbreak | Download app only from Play Store and App Store | Use encryption | Set up phone locks and passcodes | Disable voice assistants on the lock screen

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Turn off autofill

If your phone gets into the wrong hands, personal information such as credit card details and bank login credentials can be misused because of autofill, so it’s best to disable autofill on your mobile browsers.

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Limit app permissions

Go into your phone’s settings, click on different apps, and see what permissions they have. Limit the app permissions to keep your data safe.

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Use secure passwords

Using strong passwords is the easiest way to protect your phone and online accounts. Each account should have a unique password.

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