5 Precautions and Ways to check whether your android is HACKED

 1.Extreme Battery Usage

                If your phone is hot for no reason, even when it's not charging, something could be running in the background while the screen is off. Some of the most sophisticated malware can still leave traces on your phone or tablet, so start by checking the battery usage menu.

Open Settings > Battery > Battery Usage and look for an unknown app or anything unusual.

2. Check for Random Unwanted App Installs

            Nasty apps or sites can install a program on your phone and send sensitive information back to a third party.

                Don't pass this off: it likely means your device has been hacked. Sometimes, it won't use a ton of battery life, but it can still cause harm and drain your data. If you find one, here's how to get rid of it.

Navigate to Settings > Apps > App Manager and scroll through the list of apps on your phone. Sometimes you might have to tap the All Apps dropdown arrow. Find anything you don't want, tap it, and select Uninstall.

3. Unusually High Data Usage

            If you have a virus, it could be sending your private data back to a third party via an app that's constantly running and communicating with bad actors.

To check, go to Settings > Connections & WiFi > Data Usage and poke around for a bit.

4. Watch For Weird Popups and Ads

            Popups come in various shapes and sizes, at random times, and from all types of websites. We've learned to deal with them, and most of the time, it's nothing more than an ad covering content.

                Sometimes though, they can be nefarious and cause you trouble. Keep an eye out for weird popups or ads that look funny. Never click on them.

5. Apps and Phone Keep Crashing

            Often, Android phones will start acting erratically: apps open for no reason, or your phone will be slow or constantly crash. Sometimes, these problems come from a virus.

                First, try Google's very own "Play Protect" scanner that's built directly into the Google Play App Store. Open Google Play and tap the menu button near the top. Then, go on Play Protect halfway down the screen and hit Scan to start scanning your phone and apps.

Things to be avoided:

1.Install Apps From Trusted Sources

            Never install apps from untrusted sites or apps. Apps from the untrusted sources may be Cracked. Those apps can break your security. So, Always install apps from the trusted one.

                It is recommended to download apps from the Playstore for Android users. The apps in the Playstore is scanned properly and provided to the users.

2.Never Root Your Phone

            For a hacker to get easier access to certain functions on your phone and to facilitate advanced spyware-use, they will be looking to root your device. If your device is rooted and it wasn’t you or someone you authorised that rooted it, your device could very possibly be hacked.

                So, Don't root your devices and also update your phone to the latest version.

3.Don't Open Any Link From Unknown Numbers

            It is possible to hack your phone by clicking a link  from unknown number. The link may direct your browser to any malicious website causes security breach or install any malicious software on your phone. (For example, A message shows that you won a lottery and click the below link to collect it.)

                Make a complaint of such kind of frauds😡!!

4.Unkown Person Asking Your Phone

             If  a person asking your phone for a call, Don't give. A USSD Code can make your calls and messages to divert or forward to other number. In this way, your OTP can be obtained by someone.

                  The USSD may be in the format: *<3 Digit Code>*<10 Digit Mobile Number>

5.Sharing Your Personal Information

            Filling your information in any sources may be saved online or being collected by someone. Don't share your Personal details , PINs and Passwords. Keeping your data secretly and safely is the best way to get rid of  frauds and hackers.