You’re checking your inbox or scrolling through your phone when something catches your attention. It’s a message about a password reset, but you never asked for ...

Phones today are more secure than ever, making it harder, but not impossible, for hackers to take control. iPhones have strong protections built in, and while Android devices have improved, they still ...

1. Battery drains more quickly than usual. Any spyware installed on your phone is constantly running to snoop on your activity and send the data to the hacker. This means that your battery is going to ...

Update, July 22, 2025: This story, originally published on July 20, has been updated with an expert counterpoint to the idea that it’s the delivery mechanism being what’s important in the latest ...