{"id":439278,"date":"2022-04-28T18:35:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T15:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/"},"modified":"2022-04-28T18:35:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T15:35:04","slug":"yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#Yes, your phone can get a virus \u2014 here\u2019s how to spot it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be41aa3c93\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be41aa3c93\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/#%E2%80%9CYes_your_phone_can_get_a_virus_%E2%80%94_heres_how_to_spot_it%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Yes, your phone can get a virus \u2014 here\u2019s how to spot it&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/#How_does_a_phone_get_infected\" >How does a phone get infected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/#Is_either_Apple_or_Android_more_secure\" >Is either Apple or Android more secure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/#Watch_out_for_the_signs\" >Watch out for the signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-your-phone-can-get-a-virus-heres-how-to-spot-it\/#Protecting_your_phone_from_infection\" >Protecting your phone from infection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYes_your_phone_can_get_a_virus_%E2%80%94_heres_how_to_spot_it%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Yes, your phone can get a virus \u2014 here\u2019s how to spot it&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            With nearly <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-many-phones-are-in-the-world\">84%<\/a> of the world\u2019s population now owning a smartphone, and our dependence on them growing all the time, these devices have become an attractive avenue for scammers.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, cyber security company Kaspersky detected nearly <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/securelist.com\/mobile-malware-evolution-2021\/105876\/\">3.5 million<\/a> malicious attacks on mobile phone users. The spam messages we get on our phones via text message or email will often contain links to viruses, which are a type of malicious software (malware).<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a decent chance that at some point you\u2019ve installed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?arnumber=6138859\">malware<\/a> that infected your phone and worked (without you noticing) in the background. According to a global report commissioned by private company Zimperium, more than <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zimperium.com\/global-mobile-threat-report\/\">one-fifth<\/a> of mobile devices have encountered malware. And four in ten mobiles worldwide are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com\/2020\/08\/06\/achilles-small-chip-big-peril\/\">vulnerable<\/a> to cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you know if your phone has been targeted? And what can you do?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_phone_get_infected\"><\/span>How does a phone get infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like personal computers, phones can be compromised by malware.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the Hummingbad virus infected <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.co.uk\/article\/hummingbad-malware-10-million-android-devices\">ten million<\/a> Android devices within a few months of its creation in 2016, and put as many as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2016\/jul\/06\/what-is-hummingbad-malware-android-devices-checkpoint\">85 million<\/a> devices at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, a phone virus works the same way as a computer virus: a malicious code infects your device, replicates itself, and spreads to other devices by auto-messaging others in your contact list or auto-forwarding itself as an email.<\/p>\n<p>A virus can limit your phone\u2019s functionality, send your personal information to hackers, send your contacts spam messages linking to malware, and even allow the virus\u2019s operator to \u201cspy\u201d on you by capturing your screen and keyboard inputs and tracking your geographical location.<\/p>\n<p>In Australia, Scamwatch received <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/news-alerts\/missed-delivery-call-or-voicemail-flubot-scams\">16,000 reports<\/a> of the Flubot virus over just eight weeks in 2021. This <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/suretyit.com.au\/blog\/what-is-the-flubot-virus\/\">virus<\/a> sends text messages to Android and iPhone users with links to malware. Clicking on the links can lead to a malicious app being <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>ed on your phone, giving scammers access to your personal information.<\/p>\n<p>Flubot scammers regularly change their <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/blog\/labs\/new-flubot-and-teabot-global-malware-campaigns-discovered\">target countries<\/a>. According to cyber security firm Bitdefender, FluBot operators targeted Australia, Germany, Poland, Spain, Austria, and other European countries between December 1 2021 and January 2 of this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_either_Apple_or_Android_more_secure\"><\/span>Is either Apple or Android more secure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Apple devices are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly considered more secure than Android, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?arnumber=6637558\">less prone<\/a> to virus attacks, iPhone users who \u201cjailbreak\u201d or modify their phone open themselves up to security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Android users who install apps from outside the Google Play store increase their risk of installing malware. It\u2019s recommended all phone users stay on guard, as both Apple and Android are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2021\/03\/16\/iphone-12-pro-max-and-iphone-13-not-more-secure-than-google-and-samsung-android-warns-cyber-billionaire\/?sh=596442d623f8\">vulnerable<\/a> to security risks.<\/p>\n<p>That said, phones are generally better protected against viruses than personal computers. This is because software is usually installed through authorized app stores that vet each app (although some malicious apps can occasionally slip through <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.pradeo.com\/spyware-facestealer-google-play\">the cracks<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Also, in comparison to computers, phones are more secure as the apps are usually \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/source.android.com\/security\/app-sandbox\">sandboxed<\/a>\u201d in their own isolated environment \u2013 unable to access or interfere with other apps. This reduces the risk of infection or cross-contamination from malware. However, no device is entirely immune.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center zoomable\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=1000&amp;fit=clip\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\" alt=\"A smartphone with a virus alert warning is held up by a hand in front of a dark background.\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip\" alt=\"A smartphone with a virus alert warning is held up by a hand in front of a dark background.\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/459712\/original\/file-20220426-12-4550kz.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Ftech%2F2022%2F04%2F28%2Fphone-virus-how-to-spot-it%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Apple devices are generally considered more secure against malware than Android devices, but they\u2019re still at risk. Pixabay\/Pexels.com (edited).\" data-title=\"Share Apple devices are generally considered more secure against malware than Android devices, but they\u2019re still at risk. Pixabay\/Pexels.com (edited). on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Apple devices are generally considered more secure against malware than Android devices, but they\u2019re still at risk. Pixabay\/Pexels.com (edited). on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Apple devices are generally considered more secure against malware than Android devices, but they\u2019re still at risk. Pixabay\/Pexels.com (edited).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_out_for_the_signs\"><\/span>Watch out for the signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s not always easy to tell whether your phone is infected, it will exhibit some abnormal behaviors if it is. Some signs to watch out for include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>poor performance, such as apps taking longer than usual to open, or crashing randomly<\/li>\n<li>excessive battery drain (due to the malware constantly working in the background)<\/li>\n<li>increased mobile data consumption<\/li>\n<li>unexplained billing charges (which may include increased data usage charges as a result of the malware chewing up your data)<\/li>\n<li>unusual pop-ups, and<\/li>\n<li>the device overheating unexpectedly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do suspect a virus has infected your device, there are some steps you can take. First, to prevent further damage you\u2019ll need to remove the malware. Here are some simple troubleshooting steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a reliable antivirus app to scan your phone for infections. Some reputable vendors offering paid and free protection services include <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/avast-security-privacy\/id1276551855\">Avast<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avg.com\/en-au\/antivirus-for-android#pc\">AVG<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/solutions\/mobile-security-android.html\">Bitdefender<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mobile.html\">McAfee<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/products\/mobile-security-for-android\">Norton<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Clear your phone\u2019s storage and cache (in Android devices), or browsing history and website data (in Apple devices).<\/li>\n<li>Restart your iPhone, or restart your Android phone to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/how-to-turn-safe-mode-on-and-off-in-android\/\">go into safe mode<\/a> \u2013 which is a feature on Android that prevents third-party apps from operating for as long as it\u2019s enabled.<\/li>\n<li>Delete any suspicious or unfamiliar apps from your downloaded apps list and, if you\u2019re an Android user, turn safe mode off once the apps are deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As a last resort, you can back up all your data and perform a factory reset on your phone. Resetting a phone to its original settings will eliminate any malware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_your_phone_from_infection\"><\/span>Protecting your phone from infection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now you\u2019ve fixed your phone, it\u2019s important to safeguard it against future viruses and other security risks. The mobile security apps mentioned above will help with this. But you can also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>avoid clicking unusual pop-ups, or links in unusual text messages, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> posts, or emails<\/li>\n<li>only install apps from authorized app stores, such as Google Play or Apple\u2019s App Store<\/li>\n<li>avoid jailbreaking or modifying your phone<\/li>\n<li>check app permissions before installing, so you\u2019re aware of what the app will access (rather than blindly trusting it)<\/li>\n<li>back up your data regularly, and<\/li>\n<li>keep your phone software updated to the latest version (which will have the latest security patches).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Continually monitor your phone for suspicious activity and trust your gut instincts. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. 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