Quick Recap

If you have already read the article “How to detect a GPS tracker on your phone” then you already know some key points. But if not, here are 5 quick tips on how to tell if your phone is being spied on. 

1. Excessive battery draining 

Have you notice that all of a sudden your phone has ran out of battery more quickly! If yes, then this is something to take note of.

2. Data usage 

Any software that is constantly monitoring your activity will not only drain the battery but your data! Look out for a big bill. 

3. Stand by activity 

Does your screen light up when you’re not using it? Does it have trouble turning off or take to long? These are all things to consider. 

4. Weird out of the blue calls or text 

Got a weird unexplainable text or phone call? It’s probably something you should ignore. By enabling things like microphones/ camera it can start another invasive process without your knowledge. 

5. Souspiose sounds

Have you been on a phone call and a weird noise wouldn’t stop while you were talking. It can be someone listening in.

If your out and about and you feel as though your phone has been tapped then the quickest solution would be to turn it off right away. 

If you have an android you will have to start up your phone in “Safe Mode” By doing so this will ensure that only the trusted app is on your phone. If you noticed that the symptoms are all gone, then you were most likely a victim of malware. After starting up your phone in safe mode you can safely remove it. If your still not sure what app it is the simply scan your phone for any unrecognizable apps on your phone. Or you can tap each app by turning the application on one by one until you see the symptoms return on your phone. It’s more likely that the application was downloaded so look at your latest downloads. 

If the removal of the application still doesn’t help you may have to rest your phone to factory settings. In doing so this will completely wipe out the malware on your phone. 

The last step and final step is damage control. Change all your important passwords, call your bank to do everything in your power to ensure that you protect your self and your personal items.

As always if you have suspicions that you are a victim of malware the quickest thing you can do to prevent any further damage is to shut off completely.

Hopefully, by now you already know what type of app has been installed or has been infecting your phone. If not you can choose to start your phone in recovery mode and proceed with the process. 

In most cases backing up your phone will help but if not you can do a full factory reset. Find instructions on how to do so here. Before factory resetting your phone don’t forget to back up everything completely that way you don’t lose anything important. 

By completely resetting your phone in factory mode it will completely eliminate any malsoftware. After you have done this you will be completely free of any spy software. But to prevent any future damage it is in your best-interested download security software on to your clean iPhone.

In conclusion, it is so easy with technology advancing these days to have your phone or personal information hacked. So by using these simple tips and tricks you can not only inform your self but protect yourself as well.