To know if someone is spying on a phone, watch out for these key signs:
- Increased data usage that cannot be explained, indicating spy apps may be transmitting data.
- Unusual battery drain or overheating , as spyware runs in the background constantly.
- Strange noises or interference during phone calls , like clicking, static, or echoes.
- Unexpected activation of the camera or microphone indicated by orange or green dots on the screen.
- Receiving weird texts with strange symbols or characters, which can be control messages for spying apps.
- Presence of unfamiliar or hidden apps that could be spy apps disguised with generic names.
- Device is jailbroken or rooted without the user’s knowledge, allowing installation of spyware.
- Phone behaves oddly such as screen lighting up on its own, apps opening, or the phone acting unusually.
Checking mobile data usage and battery usage in the phone settings can also help spot suspicious activity. Spyware often causes spikes in data or battery usage. Monitoring apps with unusual permission requests or heavy resource use is another good step. These combined signs strongly suggest that a phone could be monitored or spied on by someone.
