{"id":32770,"date":"2025-01-15T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=32770"},"modified":"2025-01-14T08:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:17:43","slug":"how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if Your Phone is Hacked? Warning Signs and What to Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-is_sticky=\"false\" data-sticky_toc_position=\"left\" data-hide_sticky_on_mobile=\"false\" data-sticky_button_icon='&lt;svg style=\"color:#000000;\" class=\"ub_sticky-toc-open-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"34px\" width=\"34px\" viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"&gt;&lt;path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 78.33 14.33 64 32 64H416C433.7 64 448 78.33 448 96C448 113.7 433.7 128 416 128H32C14.33 128 0 113.7 0 96zM0 256C0 238.3 14.33 224 32 224H416C433.7 224 448 238.3 448 256C448 273.7 433.7 288 416 288H32C14.33 288 0 273.7 0 256zM416 448H32C14.33 448 0 433.7 0 416C0 398.3 14.33 384 32 384H416C433.7 384 448 398.3 448 416C448 433.7 433.7 448 416 448z\"&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;' data-sticky_button_color=\"#000000\" data-sticky_toc_width=\"320px\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-205c564a-2080-4f60-9240-de03ce7bb3fb\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Content<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#0-how-to-spot-the-signs-of-phone-hacking-and-protect-your-personal-information\" style=\"\">How to Spot the Signs of Phone Hacking and Protect Your Personal Information<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#1-key-takeaways-\" style=\"\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#2-how-do-hackers-access-your-phone-\" style=\"\">How Do Hackers Access Your Phone?\u00a0<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#3-1-planting-malicious-software-\" style=\"\">1. Planting malicious software<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#4-2-man-in-the-middle-mitm-attacks-\" style=\"\">2. Man in the Middle (MITM) attacks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#5-3-bluetooth-pairing-\" style=\"\">3. Bluetooth pairing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#6-how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-\" style=\"\">How to Know if Your Phone is Hacked<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#7-a-high-data-usage-and-quick-battery-draining-\" style=\"\">a). High data usage and quick battery draining\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#8-b-phone-performance-issues-and-overheating-\" style=\"\">b). Phone performance issues and overheating\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#9-c-new-apps-and-regular-pop-ups-\" style=\"\">c). New apps and regular pop-ups\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#10-c-getting-locked-out-of-your-online-accounts-\" style=\"\">c). Getting locked out of your online accounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#11-how-to-respond-after-your-phone-has-been-hacked-\" style=\"\">\u00a0How to Respond After Your Phone Has Been Hacked\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#12-preventing-any-future-phone-hacks-\" style=\"\">Preventing Any Future Phone Hacks\u00a0<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#13-i-have-a-positive-digital-behavior-\" style=\"\">I). Have a positive digital behavior<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#14-ii-set-up-strong-and-unique-passwords-and-two-factor-authentication-2fa-for-your-accounts-and-phone-\" style=\"\">II). Set up strong and unique passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) for your accounts and phone<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#15-ii-avoid-public-wifi-\" style=\"\">II). Avoid public wifi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#16-iii-always-update-your-phone-apps-\" style=\"\">III). Always update your phone apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-next\/#17-final-thoughts-\" style=\"\">Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"0-how-to-spot-the-signs-of-phone-hacking-and-protect-your-personal-information\">How to Spot the Signs of Phone Hacking and Protect Your Personal Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-1024x574.png\" alt=\"How to Know if Your Phone is Hacked? Warning Signs and What to Do Next\" class=\"wp-image-32775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-640x359.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-1250x701.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-32.png 1312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-tell-if-a-phone-is-hacked\/\">How to know if your phone is hacked<\/a><\/strong> starts with recognizing unusual behavior on your device. If you notice your phone is acting strangely, it could be because a hacker has found a way through. Phone hacking has become a nuisance today, negatively impacting your device&#8217;s functionality while exposing your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/hijacked-phone-number\/\">Phone hacking<\/a><\/strong> refers to criminals accessing your smartphone, communications, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-risks-of-sharing-personal-information-online-what-you-need-to-know-2\/\">personal information<\/a><\/strong> without your permission. It also involves stealing confidential data and Eve&#8217;s dropping on private conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But why do hackers target smartphones? Because they store a lot of<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/online-personal-data\/\"> personal information.<\/a><\/strong> Phones contain your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/fraudulent-emails\/\">email,<\/a><\/strong> contacts, banking information, and login credentials. They can sell the information for monetary gain or use it for non-monetary gain like identity theft and other cyber crimes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, you will learn how your phone can be hacked, how to detect and respond to crime, and how to stop similar incidents in the future. It finds that security measures that you put in place are the main determinants of whether hackers can access your phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-key-takeaways-\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/state-of-online-scams-2024\/\">various ways that scammers<\/a><\/strong> can use to hack your phone. However, all these ways involve planting malware or a virus to infect your files and make them easily accessible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can determine that your phone is hacked by identifying several red flags. Poor performance, overheating, and malicious activities are the most common. These signs call for immediate response.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can prevent such incidents in the future by ensuring that you seal all the loopholes that hackers are known to exploit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-how-do-hackers-access-your-phone-\"><strong>How Do Hackers Access Your Phone?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/voicemail-hacking\/\">Hackers use different strategies to access your phone<\/a><\/strong>. However, some tactics are more common and dangerous than others. They use these tactics to steal your information and then use it for identity theft, account takeover, remote access to your devices, and even to spy on you. These strategies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-planting-malicious-software-\">1. <strong>Planting malicious software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackers can plant malicious software in your phone in a variety of ways. It is designed to access your personal information illegally. They can use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkpoint.com\/cyber-hub\/threat-prevention\/what-is-phishing\/\">phishing <\/a><\/strong>messages to trick you into clicking on malicious links. With the advancements in AI, their tricks have become more sophisticated. In 2023, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/contact-us\/field-offices\/springfield\/news\/internet-crime-complaint-center-releases-2022-statistics\"><strong>FBI Internet Crime Report<\/strong><\/a> indicated that more than 300,000 phishing attacks were recorded, the most reported cybercrime. In addition, scammers also use malicious apps as a strategy to get you to download malicious software on your phone. The first few months of 2024 saw the Google Play Store recording more than 90 malicious apps. These apps had more than 5.5 million downloads to add salt to the injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-man-in-the-middle-mitm-attacks-\">2. <strong>Man in the Middle (MITM) attacks<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackers can also intercept conversations between two people using a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/5-public-wifi-security-risks-you-need-to-watch-out-for\/\">vulnerable WiFi network<\/a><\/strong>. Because they cannot bypass the security of encrypted internet connections, they can create an access point with the same credentials as your legitimate network. As a result, you can unknowingly click on the evil twin, giving them access to your devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-3-bluetooth-pairing-\">3. <strong>Bluetooth pairing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/turning-off-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-preventing-nearby-tracking\/\">Bluetooth<\/a><\/strong> can also act as an access point to your personal information. They can use it to take control of any nearby smartphone using Blueborne attacks, that is, by taking advantage of the open Bluetooth pairing enabled. In addition, they can also use bluejacking, which sends malicious software and links via Bluetooth. Although Bluetooth pairing is a severe threat, smartphone owners can prevent it by disabling open Bluetooth connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"6-how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked-\"><strong>How to Know if Your Phone is Hacked<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-1024x574.png\" alt=\"How Do Hackers Access Your Phone?\" class=\"wp-image-32776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-640x359.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-1250x701.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-33.png 1312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily tell your phone has been hacked because of poor performance. Phone hackers often use malware and viruses to access your phone, which are known to cause issues and prevent effective access to information. The following are the telltale signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-a-high-data-usage-and-quick-battery-draining-\">a). <strong>High data usage and quick battery draining <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A phone bill that is higher than expected can indicate that malware and other viruses are working in the background. In addition, your phone battery draining faster than usual indicates that many apps are running. Therefore, malicious activity may run in the background when you are not using your phone and realize it is draining more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-b-phone-performance-issues-and-overheating-\">b). <strong>Phone performance issues and overheating <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compromised phone shows unusual activities and crashes all the time. Apps run sluggishly and fail to perform basic tasks. However, poor performance can also be due to files or apps that need to be reset and not a phone hack. In addition, some malware attacks cause your device to be abnormally hot because they use up most of its resources. You can identify the apps by checking background services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-c-new-apps-and-regular-pop-ups-\">c). <strong>New apps and regular pop-ups<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice new apps on your phone&#8217;s home screen, hackers could hide their malicious software to access your device without your consent. In addition, your phone flooding with notifications should be an immediate warning sign. Some malicious software, such as adware, is known to cause many pop-ups and even install apps. These methods allow hackers to access your device and control it easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-c-getting-locked-out-of-your-online-accounts-\">c). <strong>Getting locked out of your online accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackers can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/email-password-security-best-practices-for-creating-strong-and-unique-passwords\/\">use malware to access your passwords<\/a><\/strong>. They can change them and lock you out of important accounts like Google, Apple ID, email, or social media. If you cannot access your critical accounts, it is a major red flag that your phone was hacked. You can reset your passwords and secure your accounts with robust security measures like 2FA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"11-how-to-respond-after-your-phone-has-been-hacked-\"> <strong>How to Respond After Your Phone Has Been Hacked <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you realize your smartphone has been hacked, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-recover-my-hacked-account-and-make-sure-it-remails-secure\/\">you should be ready to fight back<\/a><\/strong>. You can use different ways to cut hackers out of your device. First, you need to locate and delete any malware that they used to get access to your data and files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure your accounts after eliminating the data breach to lock the hackers out. Create new strong and unique passwords for your emails, Google account or Apple ID, online banking, social media accounts, or phone password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, notify your bank and credit card providers of the hack. If you discover any fraudulent transactions, request a credit freeze to prevent further damages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"12-preventing-any-future-phone-hacks-\"><strong>Preventing Any Future Phone Hacks <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-risks-of-sharing-personal-information-online-what-you-need-to-know-2\/\">The more you digitize your personal information<\/a><\/strong>, the more important it is to protect yourself from phone hacking. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/oil-rig-scammers-photos-how-to-tell-if-the-person-youre-talking-to-is-a-scammer\/\">Scammers<\/a><\/strong> are consistently evolving their techniques, calling for security vigilance. As a result, use the following techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-i-have-a-positive-digital-behavior-\">I). <strong>Have a positive digital behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the internet to store information and access services, use effective strategies to protect yourself. Please be careful about fishy and unreputable apps. If prompted to install an app, review and research the reviews first. In addition, always clear your browsing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackers depend on your digital footprint to access information. When you clear everything, including cached data and cookies, they will lack the little information that can propel them to access your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-ii-set-up-strong-and-unique-passwords-and-two-factor-authentication-2fa-for-your-accounts-and-phone-\">II). <strong>Set up strong and unique passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) for your accounts and phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers depend on easily accessing your device. Guessable passwords like 0000 or your birthday can be easy to figure out. In addition, using one password for multiple accounts can also minimize your security. As a result, use legitimate password managers to generate and store unique passwords for you. When you enable<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/does-two-factor-authentication-really-protect-your-account-how-scammers-can-get-around-this\/\"> 2FA for your accounts<\/a><\/strong>, hackers will have difficulty accessing your information because they must provide identification information first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-ii-avoid-public-wifi-\">II). <strong>Avoid public wifi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should only use public wifi if you have a VPN. Scammers know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/safe-wi-fi-and-bluetooth-practices\/\">public WiFi networks<\/a><\/strong> can be easily manipulated. However, when you use a VPN, you secure the connection by encrypting your information. As a result, malicious actors cannot view it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-iii-always-update-your-phone-apps-\">III). <strong>Always update your phone apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you keep your phone apps up to date, you eliminate bugs that hackers can exploit to access your phone. Updates fix these vulnerabilities and are consistently released to users. Therefore, any time you are notified to update your apps, do it immediately to avoid being a victim of phone hacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"17-final-thoughts-\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article answers, \u201cHow to know if your phone is hacked?\u201d. It shows that hackers infiltrate your devices with malware and viruses. Luckily, you can easily detect if your phone is compromised as it will respond to the foreign software\u2019s activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you see these signs, you must take the necessary steps immediately to avoid further damage. Secure your accounts and change passwords that you believe were compromised. Moreover, try to cover any loopholes that scammers can use to access your files. 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