Introduction
You have just discovered that your phone has been hacked. What should you do? You can take action now to prevent further damage from occurring when your phone is hacked, but there are steps you can take to help minimize the potential impact on your life and finances.
Call Your Bank and Cancel your Credit Cards
If you have credit cards, call your bank and cancel them immediately. You may be charged for any fraudulent transactions made with your card if you don’t do this immediately.
If possible, also call the police if someone has stolen your credit card information or if there is any evidence that someone has been using it without authorization.
Remove Malware from Your Hacked Phone
You can also remove malware from your phone by using a virus removal tool. There are several different types of tools, so it’s important to choose one that is compatible with your operating system and the type of device you have.
If you don’t want to use a third-party application, there are some steps you can take on your own:
- Make sure all antivirus applications are updated on both mobile devices and computers everywhere in your house (or wherever else they might be used). If an update is available for one but not another device, install it immediately!
- Update all operating systems regularly; this includes updating software such as anti-virus programs and security software like firewalls which protect against viruses as well as other potential threats like hacking attempts or data theft through phishing scams.
Use a Secure Password for Online Accounts and Logins
To ensure that your password is secure, use one that is hard to guess. For example, if you’re having trouble remembering a good password, try using a phrase or word from the last name of someone close to you. If this isn’t working for you and still seems like too much work, consider using a password manager—a website where users can store their logins and passwords securely online in order to access them from any device.
Change your iCloud Password
To change your iCloud password, go to Settings > iCloud. Then log in with your Apple ID and select Change Password.
- Make sure you use a strong password: Don’t use the same one for multiple accounts; it’s easier for hackers to crack than other combinations like “password123.”
- Change the password immediately: Any time you’re confronted with an unknown email from someone claiming to be from Apple or another tech company, don’t click on any links or downloads (especially if they ask for payment). If this happens again, change your iCloud credentials immediately so that no one else can access them.
Avoid Wi-Fi Networks that You Do Not Trust
If you’re using public Wi-Fi networks, be sure to avoid those that you do not trust. You should also avoid any network that you have never used before and which is not one of the trusted networks on your phone.
Get Security Software for Your Computer and Other Devices, Such as USB Drives and Tablets
To protect your computer and other devices, including USB drives, you should get security software. There are many different types of security software available:
- Antivirus programs help identify viruses on a computer before they can infect it. They also remove malware from the system automatically when installed correctly (but not always). Antivirus programs have been used to prevent intrusions into corporate networks for years but have recently become popular due to their ability to detect even very basic threats like phishing emails or keyloggers; this makes them ideal for home users who want maximum protection against online threats without having accesses too many extra tools like anti-malware scanners or firewall software. Antivirus software such as Norton, McAfee, Avira, TotalAV, Avast, and Kaspersky can really be helpful in keeping you safe.
- Firewall programs block incoming connections by filtering traffic at the network layer—before it reaches your device—and make sure that only authorized packets get through so that hackers cannot break into your system by spoofing IP addresses (making them appear as if they belong somewhere else). Firewalls can also be used as an intrusion detection system (IDS) feature, so they’ll alert users when something unusual happens on their computers such as someone trying unsuccessfully.
You Can Take Action Now to Prevent Further Damage from Occurring When Your Phone is Hacked
If your phone has been hacked, the first thing you should do is contact your bank and cancel any credit cards that were compromised. This can be done at the same time as calling the police if you believe that this is a criminal act. If there are any other accounts that have been affected by the malware, it’s important to change their passwords immediately too.
If you want to prevent further damage from occurring on your phone when it’s infected with malware or viruses, then there are several steps that you should take:
- Call up your Telecommunications provider i.e., Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom for those in Kenya immediately so they can remove any unauthorized access from their servers (this won’t fix anything but just makes things easier). They may also offer to reset all passwords on those devices as well!
- Remove all malicious software from your device by downloading anti-malware software such as AVG AntiVirus Free Edition 2015 which has been proven effective against recent threats including Trojan Horse virus infections in general; Malwarebytes Premium Anti-Malware Pro 2 Beta – 2nd Edition (Quarantine); SpyHunter 4 Build 652 Portable Key + Key Generator Full Working Version For Windows 7 8 10 XP Mac OS X Linux OS X Mobile Devices Android Smartphones iPads iPhones Laptops PCs Tablets Desktops Ultrabooks Laptops Notebooks Macbooks Chromebooks Ultrabooks Chromebooks
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many things you can do to prevent your phone from being hacked in the future. First and foremost, change your account passwords frequently and use a unique password for each site or application. Second, keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter by checking in regularly with friends who aren’t located nearby. Thirdly, if you are concerned about any online activity taking place on a computer or other device owned by another person who isn’t yourself, then immediately contact that person and ask if they have ever had similar issues before now. One very unpopular opinion is to get yourself the new iPhone 14 Pro Max.