We often hear about cases of electronic espionage, and the victims are constantly increasing, especially those who find it difficult to deal with modern devices that are vulnerable to hacking.
The device most vulnerable to hacking is the smartphone, which is considered a “personal vault” that stores our photos, conversations, locations, and sensitive information.
Therefore, phone spying has become a serious digital threat in our time, and it often occurs without the user’s knowledge.
Common spy methods:
There are many methods of spying, but the most prominent of them is through malicious or modified applications downloaded from unofficial sources, or through fake messages and links aimed at deceiving the user and granting him broad powers without his realizing it.
Granting unnecessary permissions, such as permanent access to your microphone, camera, or location, represents a serious vulnerability that can be exploited for eavesdropping and data collection.
On the other hand, public Wi-Fi networks are considered a suitable environment for hacking and data theft, so using them without protection poses a real danger.
In addition, using simple or repeated passwords, and not activating the two-factor authentication feature, increases the possibility of controlling the phone or the accounts associated with it.
How do we protect ourselves?
Protecting your phone begins with simple but necessary steps, the most important of which are installing applications from trusted sources only, reviewing permissions on a regular basis, and revoking any unnecessary permissions.
Also, keeping the operating system and applications up to date is vital, as these updates include fixes for newly discovered security vulnerabilities.
In addition, it is preferable to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks as much as possible, as it may increase the risk of hacking.
