Do you think your cell phone might be tapped? These clues can help you find out
All mobile phones have one microphone Which, in addition to allowing us to speak through call or WhatsApp audio, can also be used as a microphone for the computer. But while it is a necessary ingredient, it also has its dangers. And, although this is not very common, it is possible Your phone has been tapped And someone will hear what you are saying through the microphone. And obviously this is something that is not good for your privacy.
Below we’re going to give you some clues on how to find out The phone is tapped And they are listening to you through the microphone.
indicator light
On most Android phones, especially those released in recent years, A light flashes When the microphone or camera is in use, for example when WhatsApp uses the camera or microphone.
If this light is ever seen Turns on for no apparent reason (basically when you’re not making a call or recording a video), this could be a sign that some app is accessing the microphone without your permission.
Personalized advertising
The appearance of ads can be another clue that they are spying on us
Generally, the ads we see when we browse the Internet are related to the searches we make or the websites we visit. For which are more well-known Cookies. But there are times when you can see it appear Ads about what you’re talking aboutBut you have never searched the internet
While this may seem like a coincidence, the frequency with which this phenomenon occurs has led many to suspect that companies are listening in on our conversations.
Strange noise in recording
If you record an audio and listen Background noise Things that don’t match what you’re hearing yourself, such as voices from people who aren’t there or sounds from apps, can be an indication that the microphone is Active without your permission.
You can try recording the audio in a quiet room to see if it picks up any strange sounds.
Abnormal application behavior
If you notice that an app starts on your phone strange behaviorThis could be a sign that he is accessing the microphone without your permission Some of these symptoms include:
- Hyper-personalized advertising: As we explained in the previous section, if you start seeing ads for products or services you’ve just mentioned in a private conversation, it’s possible that an app is listening to your conversation and sending that information to advertisers.
- Questionable advice: Some apps, especially social media apps, may start suggesting content or contacts that don’t match your usual interests. This could be a sign that the app is collecting data from your conversations to offer you more “relevant” content
- Phone warmth: Some smartphones heat up when we use more resources than ideal. If you find that this is happening even though you’re not using any additional apps, the problem may be that an app is accessing your microphone.
- Too much battery drain: If you find that your phone’s battery has suddenly started running lower than usual, it may be because the battery is going bad, but some apps are using your microphone and consuming resources.
Permission to apply
To avoid spying, it’s important to give apps only necessary permissions
When we install an app, we have to allow So you can access our microphone. And it is important to consider whether the application we are going to install needs that access. But if you see that an app has asked for permission to access the microphone It doesn’t seem like you will need it. Not at all, it is possible that he will use it to spy on you.
In addition to being careful when installing applications, we recommend that you Check permissions Which you put in every app on your mobile if you suspect someone is listening to you without your permission.
Third-party apps to detect spyware
If you have serious doubts Your cell phone may be tappedThere are some applications that you can install on your smartphone to help you. These applications are responsible for monitoring suspicious use of cameras and microphones to detect potential espionage
One of them access pointWhich is responsible for turning on a light when you use your smartphone’s camera or microphone, which can be very practical when not leaving your mobile alone. And another option is Privacy Guardwhich allows you to access the history of all applications that have accessed the camera or microphone
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