Smartphone Tips and Tricks: Smartphone hacking has become a big problem in today's time. In this, the hacker can control your phone remotely without your knowledge. This means that the personal data present in your phone, such as photos, videos, messages, emails and even your bank account information can be at risk. If your phone gets hacked, then some strange things will start happening on your phone. Today we are going to tell you about these so that you can take the necessary steps in time. 

signs of the phone being hacked 

Strange apps - If your phone has apps that you have never installed, it could be a sign that your phone has been hacked. 

Battery draining fast - If your phone is discharging much faster than before, it could be a sign that the smartphone has been hacked. Someone could be using data in the background.

Phone turning on or off - If your phone is turning on or off by itself without any reason, it could also be a sign that someone is controlling your phone remotely. 

Sudden exhaustion of data - If your data pack is getting exhausted very quickly without any reason, then someone may be using your data.

Slowdown of phone - If your phone has become much slower than before, then it is possible that someone is using the processor in the background. 

Pop-up advertisements - If a lot of pop-up advertisements have started appearing on your phone suddenly, then this can also be due to the phone being hacked. 
 

Calls from unknown numbers - If the phone is hacked, you may receive calls from unknown numbers. 

What to do if your phone is hacked?

Delete unknown apps - Delete all unknown apps from your phone immediately.

Factory reset - If your phone has been hacked, you can factory reset your phone.

Change passwords - Change passwords of all online accounts immediately. Especially the passwords of accounts you logged into from your phone. 

Use antivirus software - Use good antivirus software and scan your phone regularly.