< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/83/F0/IB-FRGOGGGGM40_7B271523.jpg" Alt = "How to Find out that your phone listens: ten alarm signs"/> ~ ~ ~ < P > To date, smartphones have become an integral part of life for almost every person. Initial gadget & ndash; phone calls & ndash; went to the background because of the rapid development of messengers and social networks.
< P > It is therefore important not only to get the maximum benefit and pleasure of using the gadget, but not to forget about digital safety. OBOZ.UA tells how to find out that your phone is listening and whether you can detect spy software on your own.
< p >< strong class = "fulltext_header" > Strange sounds when calling 0 ~/p > ~ > 62 > 62 < p >Static obstacles, clicks or even foreign voices can be a sign that phone conversations are listening. However, such “symptoms” do not necessarily mean listening, as they can be associated with a bad signal or malfunction of the gadget itself. But if you notice that strange sounds during the call occur regularly, it can be a sign that you are listened to.
< P >< Strong Class = "FullText_header" > The fast discharge of the battery in the smartphone 0 >/p > ~ ~ < p > when using the phone, its owner knows how much time his gadget will work on one battery charge. If you notice a strong reduction in battery performance, it may indicate an attempt to track your phone. Particular attention should be paid if the battery is strongly discharged even in standby mode.
< p >This reason is related to the work of spy software in the background. Even when you do not use your phone, malicious software can secretly work by handing information about you to a third party.
< p >< strng class = "fullText_header" > Unusual smartphone activity in standby mode 0 ~/p > ~ ~ > 62 > 62 < p > Auditory activation of the smartphone screen, silent mode and regular restart can be a sign that someone has broken your phone. In some cases, spyware software can restart your phone on your own to mask your activity and hide traces of installation of new components.
< p > can also indicate the unexpected activity of applications. For example, listening or tracking programs can imperceptibly activate camera or microphone without knowledge.
< p >< strng class = "fullText_header" > Troubles with 0 ~/p > > 62 > 62 < p >Before the smartphone is switched off, it must complete the processing of all the remaining tasks. If your gadget is under the influence of spy software and transmits data, it must complete the process before turning off. As a result, if the phone is switched off longer than usual, especially after calling, sending a text message, e -mail or viewing a messenger, it can send information to the attackers.
< p >< strong class = "fulltext_header" > suspicious display of websites 0 ~/p > ~ > 62 > 62 ~ 62 < P > Harmful software can change the method of processing tasks with your phone, such as displaying websites. Although there are many reasons that websites look different on phones, malicious software can also intercept your browser behavior and redirect you to harmful sites.
< p >In this case, the attackers can display fake pages and then steal your data to enter the site, such as logins and passwords. In addition, you can accidentally transmit your bank card data to frauds < p >< strong class = "fullText_header" > Significant overheating of the smartphone 0 ~/p > ~ ~ > 62 > 62 ~ 62 < P > Another indicator of the background work of the spyware can be overheating of your smartphone. If the gadget seems warm even when you don't use it, it may be due to the fact that it secretly transmits data.
< p > Harmful and spy software can perform resource -intensive background operations that lead to battery, processor and other phone components.
< p >< strong class = "fulltext_header" >Unusual text messages< p > Text messages containing random numbers, characters or signs may indicate an attempt to control your smartphone remote control. Some spy programs work and are guided by sending encrypted text messages. For a regular user they do not make sense, but for the program can be scripts to activate some functions or even install additional spy software.
< p >< strng class = "fullText_header" > arbitrary inclusion of the camera and microphone 0 ~/p > ~ ~ > 62 > 62 > 62 < P > Modern OS, both iOS and Android, reflect special indicators when activating a camera or microphone. Most often these are small dots of green or orange in the upper right corner of the screen.
< p >But if you notice that these indicators are displayed even if you do not use a camera or microphone, this is a serious reason to think about your digital security and check your phone for harmful software. Moreover, even without such factors, experts advise regularly “drive” all installed programs through antivirus to make sure that the malware does not listen to your phone and the camera secretly does not record you.
< p >< strng class = "fullText_header" > Increase the Internet traffic 0 ~/p > < P > Some spyware use large amounts of data to export information collected from the phone. Therefore, follow any unclear increase in the monthly use of data. Using data with advanced spy programs will be more difficult to detect, but you will still be able to detect it if you regularly and carefully check.
< p >< strong class = "fullText_header" > Application Subscribe 0 ~/P > < P > Malimists try to mask spy software for other programs that at first glance do not cause any suspicion. These hidden programs may require permits that do not meet their function, such as system update program that asks for access to the microphone.
< p > to avoid such situations, you should not download everything in a row even from the official AppStore or Google Play stores. Pay attention to programs and track other users' reviews.