Cyber Security Experts Share 3 Different Ways To Check If Your iPhone Is Hacked

1. You’ve Hired a Company To Clear Your Phone Virus

Have you received a message on your iPhone warning you that your phone has a virus? Those scary pop-ups and messages are nearly always fake. But what they manage to do well is get you upset enough to think that you need to take additional steps to secure your phone. No shocker: these messages always include a phone number for you to call so that the company on the other end can clear your virus. This is a common tactic that hackers use to then get personal information from you, such as your credit card and Apple ID number. And that’s when the actual hacking occurs.

2. Security Features Have Been Changed

One huge red flag that you’ve been hacked is if your phone’s security features, like Find My iPhone or your passcode settings, have been changed — and you were not the one to change them. Logins to your account that are under a different name, especially those concerning Apple ID, are another major issue.

3. Data Usage is High

Your data usage should not suddenly and unexpectedly spike. If it does, it could be a major sign that someone else is using your phone without your knowledge and sending your data usage soaring.

If you suspect you’ve been hacked, make sure you immediately change your passwords for all sensitive sites and change your Apple ID.