{"id":167762,"date":"2023-08-05T18:23:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T12:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/people-are-just-realizing-android-phones-have-8-killer-signs-youre-a-victim-of-criminal-attack-including-battery-clue\/"},"modified":"2023-08-05T18:24:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T12:54:49","slug":"android-phone-users-are-only-now-realizing-that-there-are-8-signs-to-look-out-for-if-you-have-been-the-victim-of-a-criminal-assault-which-includes-a-battery-clue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/android-phone-users-are-only-now-realizing-that-there-are-8-signs-to-look-out-for-if-you-have-been-the-victim-of-a-criminal-assault-which-includes-a-battery-clue\/","title":{"rendered":"Android phone users are only now realizing that there are 8 signs to look out for if you have been the victim of a criminal assault, which includes a ‘battery’ clue."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Check your Android for 8 signs it is infected by malicious “malware”<\/p>\n

Experts in the field of cyber security have identified simple signs that your smartphone is not working properly.<\/p>\n

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Keep an eye out for sinister warning signs on your Android phone \u2013 it could save you from serious cyber-crime<\/span>Unsplash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your Android phone will contain some of your most sensitive information and media \u2013 and probably money too.<\/p>\n

Cybercriminals are able to take advantage of you, and extort or scam you.<\/p>\n

Malwarebytes released an eight-point warning in an official memorandum.<\/p>\n

It’s important to take action if you see them.<\/p>\n

Android Malware: Warning Signs<\/h2>\n

Security experts say there are 8 “unmistakable signs” of Android infections.<\/p>\n

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  • A sudden flood of popups<\/li>\n
  • Sudden increase in data usage<\/li>\n
  • The mysterious charges you see on your bill<\/li>\n
  • Battery life is poor<\/li>\n
  • Texts and phone calls that are strange<\/li>\n
  • The phone is overheating in a mysterious way<\/li>\n
  • You may have uninstalled apps from your mobile phone<\/li>\n
  • When Wi-Fi or any other connection activates on its own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The majority of these symptoms are not a guarantee that your smartphone is infected.<\/p>\n

    It’s possible that you may have been compromised if your phone has one or two of the following.<\/p>\n

    Adware can infect your device if you see a sudden influx of advertisements.<\/p>\n

    That’s software designed to spam you with ads to generate quick cash for crooks \u2013 at the expense of your smartphone.<\/p>\n

    “If ads appear out of nowhere and send you to sketchy websites, you\u2019ve probably installed something with adware in it,” the cybersecurity company explained.<\/p>\n

    It can also cause performance problems and a drain on the battery.<\/p>\n

    Unknown apps that have been installed by someone close to you are dangerous \u2013 but hackers could also load your phone with dangerous software remotely.<\/p>\n

    Investigate your problem immediately, no matter what it is.<\/p>\n

    Take a closer look at any new apps you have installed.<\/p>\n

    Are they asking for strange permissions or promising something but not delivering?<\/p>\n

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    A rogue application may also have bad reviews or be installed somewhere other than Google Play Store.<\/p>\n

    You should delete the app if you notice that your device is acting strangely soon after installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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