Think Your iPhone Is Hacked? Here Are 4 Ways To Check And What To Do To Keep Your Device Safe
June 23, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
You have a sneaking suspicion that all isn’t okay with your iPhone, but you can’t put your finger on the problem. Maybe you’ve been noticing that you need to charge your device more. Or maybe your phone bill has been coming in at higher amounts and you haven’t made purchases that warrant this change. Whatever the reason is, finding out whether the difference is a result of your phone being hacked is so important. The sooner you uncover a successful hacking attempt, the faster you can put a stop to financial and identity theft.
Here are four ways you can check if your phone has been hacked and what you can do about it.
Pop-Ups and NotificationsIf someone else has access to your device, you may receive more consistent pop-ups and ads with content that you are absolutely not interested in (in some cases the content can be for things like porn sites). Another sign is receiving two-factor authentication codes that you never requested — this can mean that someone else is requesting them on your behalf.
Make sure you never authorize codes unless you requested them, and don’t click on any pop-ups or ads, which can lead you to malware.