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Be careful! This is how they could intervene and spy on your phone
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 07:56

With today's technology and access, it is possible to install eavesdropping detection applications that capture signals, as well as unauthorized access to your cell phone data.

There are many reasons to believe that your smartphone may be tapped. If you hear strange noises that have “snuck in” to your conversations, you have probably thought about it at some point, but it is not enough. But what clues can you have about a cell phone?

Below, we show you some clear signs that your cell phone could be tapped, according to information provided by Panda Security.

Let's start with something basic, battery performance . This may be an indicator that there is a problem. If the duration decreases for no apparent reason it could be running out due to software running in the background that consumes a lot of power.

Another point to consider is if the phone turns on and off by itself , if the GPS and 4G activate by themselves or if applications are installed without you touching anything, it is possible that someone has accessed your phone and can control it, It's not that he's gone “crazy.”

Thats not all. If you have received SMS messages that look more like random strings of letters or numbers from unknown senders , these may be red flags. Check by checking your telephone bill: if the cost of your data has increased for no reason, it is possible that a third party is using your line.

Some or all of these things are happening, what do I do?

In the case of smartphones, it is possible to install eavesdropping detection applications that capture signals and unauthorized access to your cell phone data, although the effectiveness of these applications is not total, so if they detect suspicious activity they do not constitute a threat. irrefutable proof, but it adds another important clue.

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