![]() ![]() What about unexplained behaviour like your phone randoming lighting up? Someone could be using your phone to listen to your conversations. These apps could also lead to your phone taking an unusually long amount of time to switch off.īack in 2014 tech expert Edward Snowden said he thought t he NSA could listen in to the microphone of an iPhone even if it switched off. Spyware apps could stop your phone from turning off so that the perpetrator always has access to it. ![]() On an iPhone you can check your data usage on settings by clicking on the 'Mobile Data' page.įor Android users go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data Usage.įrom there it is possible to identify if any of your applications are using an unusually high amount of mobile data. This is because the person looking at your information is using your phone's connection to send it to them. ![]() If spyware is running in the background, your phone's data could be being used too. If you are buying a second-hand phone it is advised to restore the device to its original factory settings. If you are suspicious of this there are apps you can use to check: For Android phones use Root Checker and for iOS devices use Cydia. If your phone appears 'jailbroken' without your consent there may be someone up to no good. 'Jailbraking' or 'rooting' a phone allows users to download apps that aren't available on the official app store. ![]() Is your phone second hand, or was it given to you as a present? If you are not even using your phone and it is becoming hot to the touch, there could be someone tracking you. Like with a quickly draining battery, your phone's heat is a clue that applications are continually running in the background. If a spyware application is continuously running in the background, your phone's battery may be draining quickly. ![]()
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