Like viruses, malware always chooses a stealth attack and it will sneak into your phone, lying dormant until you unknowingly activate it.
Then, it will steal your sensitive information right under your nose. It is up to you to protect your phone and be cautious about symptoms that can signal that your device is infected.
However, don’t worry, there is an easy procedure to check for viruses on iPhone or Android devices.
Usually, increased data usage is always the first sign. If you noticed a sudden spike in usage of data – that is definitely a warning sing. A virus is running some background tasks which are trying to use the internet to transmit information from your phone.
Excessive app crashing is another sign, which is a result of those background tasks. If your apps start to crash regularly for no apparent reason, that is a reason to worry.
Most pop-adds are annoying but they are not malicious. These can easily be blocked by using an adblocker or some kind of privacy optimizer. However, if you start seeing pop-ads on your Android device or iPhone when your browser is closed, you could be dealing with a virus.
Increased phone bills, unfamiliar apps, faster battery drain, and overheating are all signs that your phone is infected. To avoid this, you have to install proper antivirus protection.
