The truth is that, yes, your phone can be tracked. Sometimes, unsavory characters will find ways to hack into your device to see where you’re going. Other times, you might have apps on your phone that are tracking your location in the background without you even realizing it.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Whatever the case may be, there are ways that you may be able to tell when someone has hacked into your device and is tracking you.
Strange or inappropriate pop-ups:
Nonstop pop-ups, especially bright, flashing ads or X-rated content, are a big indicator that your phone has been compromised.
Texts or calls not made by you:
If you notice texts or calls from your phone that you didn’t make, you may have had your phone hacked.
Higher than normal data usage:
If your phone behavior has stayed the same, and your data usage has skyrocketed, it’s time to investigate.
Apps you don’t recognize on your phone:
If you notice new apps popping up once you already own the phone, there may be malware involved.
Battery draining quickly:
If your phone use habits have remained the same, but your battery is draining
more quickly than normal, hacking may be to blame.
Seeing an orange or a green dot appear:
These orange or green dots would show up at the top of your phone screen, indicating that someone could be listening to you or recording you. To find out more about this, click here.
If you think your phone has been hacked, there are some steps you can take to address it.
Signs your phone may have been hacked: Green or orange dot appears, strange or inappropriate pop-ups, unusual data usage, texts or calls not made by you and quick battery drainage. (CyberGuy.com)
The good news is that although your phone could be tracked, there are plenty of steps you can take to significantly reduce the risk of this happening. Here are some of my best tips for you to follow.
Keeping hackers from tracking your devices can be prevented if you have good antivirus software installed. Not only can antivirus software block malware that can track you, but it will also prevent you from clicking on any potential malicious links in the first place that would allow hackers to gain access to your personal information.
Consider using a VPN to protect against who can track you and identify your potential location on websites that you visit. Many sites can read your IP address and, depending on their privacy settings, may display the city from which you are corresponding. A VPN will disguise your IP address to show an alternate location.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
