How will I know if my phone is being tracked?

Every year the software becomes more and more complex, and the abundance of applications on the average smartphone only makes it easier for intruders. However, not all spyware for android is invisible, and sometimes you can know you're being spied on. Android: As a rule, apps from Google Plus are safe. The exception may be hacked apps, but a mere mortal cannot detect such a threat. To avoid the risk of catching something, it is recommended that you only install apps from the official store.

If unknown sources are allowed in the security settings of your device (in settings -> Security -> Allow unknown sources), you might have already been attacked, in any case it is better to close this gap in your phone.

It is also desirable to remove all unnecessary applications if possible. Unknown processes and programs can always be checked with a search, but this is more suitable for detecting common unwanted software that displays pop-ups, changes browser settings, etc.

iOS: Unlike Android users, who are more into downloading apps for free, Apple users more often have to pay for everything, which makes life a lot harder for spyware.

However, thanks to the Cydia app, which can be called a window to the black market for iOS programs, detractors get the same loophole as in the case of unofficial Android programs. If this app appeared on your device without your knowledge, then it's definitely not a coincidence.

Windows: The principle of staying untouched is exactly the same here. Don't download anything pirated or suspicious, don't click on obscure links. But PC users don't like to pay for games or software even more, at least, what to say, if many have pirated OS itself.

If you're downloading hacked programs, at least do not allow them to make changes to the system (almost every program thinks it is the most important and adds itself to the autostart, etc.). Starting with Windows 7, a warning will appear in such cases.

If spyware has already broken through, you can try to find it using the list of programs in the toolbar or in the list of processes in the Task Manager.

Mac: Apple Macs have their own equivalent of a "task manager" called Activity Monitor, where you can look at running processes and look among them for malware.

On Android and iOS, the symptoms of spyware can also include a sharp decrease in battery efficiency, as well as an increase in temperature in a running device. There may also be oddities in the operation of the device or individual apps.

As in many areas of life, it is also better to trust your instincts here. It is better to be vigilant once more than to give an intruder access to your wallet.

Source: https://mrspyer.com/

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https://www.4yo.us/blogs/post/22412

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https://profit.ly/user/unaflores21/blog/44653 

https://www.vsv7.com/read-blog/22091