Is your iPhone tapped? 5 dangerous signs of spyware you should look out for and things to do

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The advance of technology in the last few years has become both, a boon and a bane for us. While technology such as smartphones, laptops, and wearable devices help us in our day-to-day lives, these gadgets can also be hacked by cybercriminals, exposing all our sensitive information. Last year, a major controversy happened in India surrounding the Pegasus spyware developed by Israeli technology and cyber-arms firm, the NSO Group. Now, putting the issue under the spotlight is Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi, who hinted that his iPhone has been tapped.

What's concerning about this kind of spyware is that it can be deployed on iPhones or Android phones discreetly and is compatible with most versions of their operating systems. Spyware can, not only read text messages and steal passwords from the devices on which it is deployed, it can also track locations, and calls and access the microphone and camera on the device. Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-city tour of the US, jokingly claimed during one of his conferences that his iPhone was being tapped. “Hello! Mr. Modi,” he said while holding up his iPhone.

So, is your iPhone being tapped by someone? Check for these signs:

One of the major indications of your iPhone being hacked or infected with spyware is if you're experiencing severe battery drain. When software tracks and monitors your phone calls and text messages, you might start to see your battery drain off faster and your phone may even heat up. You can check which app is consuming the most battery in your iPhone settings.

You can check the data consumed by apps on your iPhone to detect any abnormal data usage. If you suddenly find yourselves low on mobile data, then it could be an indication that a discreet service might