SAEDNEWS: With the growing importance of protecting personal information on smartphones and other electronic devices, data security has become one of the major concerns for many users in the digital space.
According to the Saed News technology service, mobile phones today store the most personal and private information of users. As a result, unauthorized access to this data can lead to serious problems in a person’s life, such as misuse of work and personal emails, bank accounts, private photos, videos, and more.
Contrary to a common misconception, hacking a mobile phone is not impossible. In its simplest form, it can happen easily by installing a malicious spyware application. However, there are also ways to prevent phone hacking, and several of these methods are explained below.
Phishing is a technique used to collect users’ information. Studies show that fake websites designed to provide services to users may gather account credentials and misuse them or share them with others. Therefore, phishing (also known as “baiting” or “trap setting”) is one of the most common cyberattacks, capable of stealing sensitive data with minimal effort.
Most users avoid installing suspicious apps when they are aware of previous risks, but many are not familiar with how to verify the security and authenticity of links. Hackers exploit this weakness by creating fake web pages instead of developing apps. These pages closely resemble legitimate websites, tricking users into entering their information.
Spam is another method used for remotely hacking smartphones. According to experts, Android devices are more vulnerable to this type of attack because much of their data is linked to the user’s Gmail account.
Installing various applications can also increase smartphone vulnerability. All apps downloaded from online stores require specific permissions. Developers must clearly declare these permissions when publishing their apps.
Carefully reviewing app permissions is an effective way to prevent mobile hacking. For example, it is suspicious if a game requests access to your contact list, as there is no logical reason for such access. By checking app permissions regularly, users can quickly identify suspicious applications and reduce the risk of hacking.
One of the simplest ways to protect a phone against hackers is enabling automatic updates for apps and the operating system. Updates improve device security by fixing vulnerabilities and enhancing protection.
If the smartphone’s operating system is weak or outdated, no security method will be fully effective, and the device will remain vulnerable to attacks.
Despite repeated warnings, users should avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, as they are ideal environments for hackers. Instead, using mobile data is considered a safer option.
One of the most important signs of a hacked phone is overheating and reduced battery life. To check abnormal battery usage, users can go to Settings, open Battery, select More, and then tap Battery Usage.
On iOS devices, users should go to Settings and select Battery to view detailed information about app battery consumption.
