The iPhone has a reputation for being secure. Apple has a closed operating system (as opposed to Android’s open-source) and more closely monitors and vets apps in the App Store. And with just one model of phone, the iPhone, Apple can more easily push out updates and put pressure on its users to download them.
This doesn’t mean that your iPhone is immune to attack. Hackers are always coming up with new ways to get into any device, and your iPhone is a prime target for malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses and more. Tap or click here for seven settings to change and increase your iPhone’s security.
Whether you use iOS or Android, it’s not always easy to tell if your phone has been compromised. Hackers can target your devices in many ways, and you may not get an alert or even know that something malicious is going on in the background. Read on for tips on diagnosing a hacked phone.
How they get in
A person doesn’t necessarily have to be a hacker to get into your phone. As you’ll see in some examples below, they can have other motives.
- A person can hold your phone to your face when you’re sleeping and unlock it. This lets them snoop through your device without your knowledge.
- Stalkerware is designed to track you using GPS, call logs, your messages, images, browser history and more. This can be hidden behind another app that seems harmless.
- Harmful downloads and malicious links can infect your phone without your knowledge. Something as innocuous as a PDF file…
