iPhone: Has your iPhone been hacked? These 8 signs will tell you whether your phone is still safe or not..

WhatsApp has given good news to iPhone users. The company has fixed the glitch in its software, which hackers use to target those who use Apple products. Taking advantage of this flaw, hackers were breaking into people's phones with the help of spyware. According to the Times of India report, first WhatsApp and then Apple removed this technical flaw, which is being named CVE-2025-43300. Due to this flaw, hackers were stealing the personal data of users. You can also find out if your device has been hacked or not.

The battery drains quickly
The most common sign of a phone being hacked is that the battery drains quickly. Earlier, the phone used to run for the whole day, and now the battery runs out in a few hours, so you need to be alert. The battery gets consumed faster when spyware or malware runs in the background.

Data is running out fast.
If you are not even using data, yet your phone's mobile data is running out fast, then this is a warning bell for you. Hackers can steal data from your phone through their software and send it to an external server. Be sure to check the phone's data settings.

The phone suddenly started running slowly
If your phone has suddenly started running slowly and crashing, along with slowing down, then it is possible that the phone has been hacked. If it takes time to open, the phone hangs repeatedly, or restarts on its own, then it may have malware. Malware uses the phone's processing power and memory.

Lots of pop-ups and ads
If you ever start seeing pop-ups or ads on your phone for any reason, then it could be a sign of spyware or adware. These ads can take you to the wrong websites. If this is happening, then take precautions immediately. If you are getting pop-ups even when you are not using the internet browser, then your phone may be hacked.

Check installed apps from time to time.
Check the installed apps in your phone from time to time; if you see any app that you have not installed, then delete it immediately. Some hackers hide malware as system apps, so there is a need to be careful.

Phone heating
If your phone gets very hot even without much use, then understand that malware is working in the background. This causes the phone to get overheated; check it.

Continuous messages or calls from unknown numbers
If strange messages or calls are being sent to friends or family members on your number automatically, then it is a matter of danger. If you are also getting strange messages or calls from unknown numbers, which are asking you to click on a link, then be alert. This can be a method of phishing.

Change in settings
If the settings of your phone are changing automatically. For example, if the homepage has changed, a browser extension has become active or security settings have become weak, then this can also be a sign of hacking.

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