If you see these signs, your phone may be infected with malicious code

The first sign that your phone may be infected malicious code It’s the phone’s performance that’s worse than usual. If you notice apps taking too long to load or crashing randomly, your phone may have been hacked.

Another sign is that the battery is draining too quickly. The cause may be due to the malware running in the background. These apps usually need more power to send the user’s information to the crooks.

Also, if you don’t have an unlimited mobile data plan and notice your data usage is running low in the month earlier than usual, this could be a sign of malware working on your phone. yours.

The appearance of many pop-up ads displayed on the screen can also indicate that your phone has been infected with malicious code.

So, if you suspect malware on your phone, search for a highly rated antivirus app and install it to find the culprit. After scanning, the application will give you some suggestions for you to follow.

If you have tried the above method and the problems do not go away, you should use the factory reset feature on your device. Also, make sure to back up your files and data before doing this.

The existence of malware on your phone can lead to the money in your bank account quickly “flying away”.

Many types of malicious code such as adware (adware) will automatically display ads on the phone to generate income for hackers. Some other types of malware can remotely control phones, hijack cameras and features, sign up for paid services without your knowledge or request, allowing hackers to access banking applications. and steal money from your account…

* Invite readers to watch programs broadcast by Vietnam Television on TV Online and VTVGo!