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TNW Creations, LLC.
Web Development & Cyber Security
Austin, Texas
Did you click an address or link in a text on your iphone only to have it refresh and open an infinite number of tabs?
Was this before the 14.4.1 iOS update? (or another security update?)
Can't swipe to another window?
Can't cancel, can't close and can't power off?
You've been hijacked.
Innocent links can be compromised, even something as simple as an address. If this happens to you, the problem is either already on your phone or it came from the sender.
How to fix a hijacked phone:
Check out McAfee's list of additional classic signs / symptoms your device (not just phone) has been the victim of a hijack:
1. Filled screen – a screen that’s become filled with a matrix of numbers or skull-and-crossbones accompanied by ransom instructions are consistent with being infected by ransomware.
2. Spikes in Data Usage - if your data usage is increasing but you're not sure why, malware may be to blame. This could mean that a program is running in the background, likely stealing your information and transmitting it back to cybercriminals.
3. Browser pop-ups – while pop-up ads for the most part aren't harmful (just annoying), if you’re seeing these ads when your browser is closed, you could be dealing with malware.
4. Overheating – phones and computers are high-performance devices, but if your device unexpectedly gets hot and you’re not doing anything intensive or charging the device, it’s possible that malware could be stealing performance from that device and using those resources for cryptomining or other nefarious acts.
5. Faster Battery Drain – similar to overheating, if your battery life becomes unexpectedly short, it could be because malware is running in the background and draining your power.
In all these cases, there’s a strong possibility you’ve been hacked. The sad truth is that hackers now have a multitude of ways to get into your devices, without ever touching them.
With access to your computer, hackers could retrieve your passwords and open the door to your accounts. For example, an intruder could sign in to your accounts as you, spam your contacts with phishing attacks, add new mobile lines or even request credit cards.
That’s why it’s important to be able to recognize when your PC or phone has been hacked, especially since some of the signs can be subtle.
The good news is that many of these attacks can be avoided with a strong security software that’s purpose-built for that device to detect and remove these threats before they can attack, whether it’s a Windows PC, Mac, iOS device or Android device.
TNW Creations™️and Brand Tawaci Media™️is a Web Development & Media Publishing Agency headquartered in Austin, Texas. Web Development, cybersecurity, design, clean energy web host, digital marketing.
Our Company Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tawaci-media/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tawacimedia
Twitter: https://x.com/TawaciMedia
I am a software engineer, artist and voice actress. As a child, I became part of the grassroots development for teaching my Lakhota language online. When I'm not developing and creating, you'll find me motivating a community of Indie Game Developers, play testing new games on Twitch and YouTube, developing video content, voice acting for games, acting as cultural consultant for Native vibe games, investigating and initating hostile website takedowns, and enjoying time with my family.