Recently, there was news of a 'zero-click attack' on WhatsApp, in which the device could be hacked without clicking on any link. This is also a warning bell for iPhone users. Apple has admitted that the iPhone is not completely safe from spyware attacks and they send personalized notifications to users when an attack is identified. Ordinary users can also be at risk of tracking.

Apple's security is strong. Still, iPhones are not completely safe from tracking. In such a situation, you can keep your iPhone safe with the steps given below.

Keep iOS updated

Always install the latest iOS update on your iPhone. Apple keeps releasing new security patches, which can prevent new spyware attacks.

Regularly restart

According to cyber security experts, restarting the iPhone from time to time can temporarily interrupt the access of spyware. This can prevent spyware from working secretly for a long time.

Remove unknown apps and profiles.

You can remove any unknown profile by going to your iPhone's settings, then General, and then VPN and Device Management. At the same time, you can check which apps are accessing your location by going to Settings then Privacy and Security, and then Location Services.

Keep the iCloud password safe.

Do not share your Apple ID or iCloud password with anyone. If you suspect that someone is logging in from your iCloud, then change your password immediately and also keep two-factor identification (2FA) on.

How to know if the iPhone is being tracked or not

Former British detective Darren Stanton told Techopedia that there has been an eight percent increase in the search for tracking apps on Google. He said that tracking the iPhone has become easy, but it is difficult to identify it. If someone is spying on you, then it is very difficult to find out. If law enforcement agencies are tracking, then you will never know. However, some signs can identify that the phone is being tracked.

Battery overheating
If the iPhone gets hot even without any heavy use, it could be a sign that someone is accessing your data in the background.

Slow turning on or off.
If the iPhone takes longer than usual to turn on or off, it could be that a hidden spy app is working in the background.

Increased data usage
If the data or Wi-Fi usage suddenly increases rapidly and you are unable to understand why this is happening, the reason for this could be a tracking app that is secretly transferring data.

Apart from this, some people can track the phones of others by knowing their iCloud login details. According to Stanton, he has seen many such cases in which users spy on their partners by logging into their iCloud. (Santosh Anand)

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