You could have a virus accessing your personal information, or someone could have installed spyware to get the data they care about, know who you’re talking to, see your photos, messages, etc. There are several warning signs that someone is spying on you. Check out some of the most common!
One of the first reasons to suspect is finding an app you don’t know about. If someone around you is spying on you, they would install it on your cell phone. That’s why, regularly check the app list to see if you find any suspicious app.
If you notice that your cell phone is getting hot much more often than before, even when you use it little or not at all, be suspicious because there could be a virus causing it.
You may find that your cell phone works slower, sometimes freezes, or does not work the same. This is because malware (a dangerous application) is running in the background, affecting the performance of your mobile phone.
If you notice that the battery is draining more than ever and there have been no recent changes, such as an update, it could be because the malware is continuously running. Especially if the problem appears suddenly and not gradually. In this case, it is interesting to find out what drains the battery, which applications consume the most. Look in the phone settings, in the Battery section.
If you find that your data is being consumed at high speed without you doing much on the internet, there is a chance that someone is spying on you as the increase in data might be due to a spy app. These need data to transmit the information to the cybercriminal. It is desirable that you frequently check the data that is consumed. Do it in the settings of the mobile phone, in the section networks, data consumption.
But maybe you will find it difficult to perform these actions because cyber criminals can block you to keep spying on you as much as possible. Another sign of concern is that your cell phone is turning off on its own, as this could be due to unusual use causing problems and causing it to turn off.
You may find that strange things have been searched for in your browsing history. In this case, you may be spied on. Someone close to you may have gone online to download spyware or find out more about how to spy on you. The same if you encounter strange messages or something that makes you doubt.
If one or more of these things is happening to you, you might have a problem with your cell phone. However, you should ask yourself if what is happening is actually due to a virus or if someone is controlling your cell phone to access your data, your money or to harm you in some way.
To avoid being spied on, it’s best to keep your cell phone up to date, only download apps from official stores for your phone and if you suspect any of them, don’t download it . It would not be too much to have a reliable antivirus or security program. Also, it is essential to check if any of the weird things we mentioned are happening because anyone could spy on you, even someone you know.