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Amber Bouman

12 signs your phone has been hacked — and what to do next

Confused woman looks at phone.

While signs that you've been hacked may be obvious if you're on your home computer, it might be a little more subtle if you're looking for them on your smartphone. Many people still don't believe that security issues and hacks are likely on a smartphone, so they don't take precautions against such attacks, making them vulnerable to threats like phishing, malicious downloads or unsecured Wi-Fi.

However, if you don't have any antivirus protection or coverage for your smartphone and you're not practicing safe cyber practices when it comes to securing your mobile devices, they're at risk too. Here are the warning signs to look out for when it comes to mobile malware — and what to do if you suspect that you may have already been victimized by a virus or worse.

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