There’s no ambiguity that malware is spreading rapidly and becoming more fatal with time and technological advancement. The world of technology is certainly filled with both good and bad things(Just like life). Now that almost everything that you could do with your computers, can be done with the help your cellphones, they’ve been put in danger too.

There are plethora of spyware and malware applications that lurk on unsecure website that you may visit. Once you’re on that page, malicious apps penetrate security and finds a way for itself to get in. It is understood that there’s not just one such app in existance and it becomes near impossible to gain information about each and every suspected tool. However, there are a few characteristics and facts that are common with most malicious apps. These traits can help identify malicious programs that you might come across on your smartphone. So, in this article we shalldiscuss some characteristics and facts about mobile spyware apps that you must know:

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1. How do mobile spyware get into your phone?

When you talk about spyware app, there are many organizations that provide mobile spyware apps to any person. However, not every app can work on every phone. The app needs to be either dedicatedly developed for a specific platform or it has to be multifunctional. Here, as far as an iPhone is concerned, a spyware app cannot get through it until the iPhone is Jailbroken. If the device is not tampered, it would not allow any third-party app to get download. Whereas, Android based smartphone do not necessarily ask for any tamper to get, A little permission of allowing third party apps would do everything.

If any of the above condition applies to either your iPhone or Android, the spyware apps may get their way to your phone. The apps may ambush from any insecure website or link that you receive from unknown people. As soon as you are there on such website, the spyware gets into your phone and installs its packages. It is important to know that these apps may not affect your device performance adversely, but they would just keep monitoring your actions and may also record it.

2. How do mobile spyware work?

Mobile spyware is like any other malware But unlike spyware on computers, mobile spayware would not slow down your phone Instead, mobile spyware would remain silent throughout its presence and keep an eye over your activities. One of the most important facts about mobile spyware is that it depends upon the category or the purpose for which it was developed. Basically, it would notice and observe your messages, emails, one-time passwords, your online banking activities, credentials to your personal and confidential account etc. As soon as adequate information is accessed, the recorded file may be transmitted to the mobile spyware command and control server to hackers.

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3. How to stay protected against mobile spyware?

Although, it is better to be careful than being sorry, but at times everyone fails to follow the strict guide to not  browse an unsecured webpage. You may even visit the page by mistake or download an infected app from unknown source. Once you’ve committed a mistake to invite a mobile spyware app, it starts its intended task. If you wish to keep your smartphone secured, make sure that your iPhone or Android is not Jailbroken or Rooted respectively. Even if they are tampered, you may download any antimalware app from Google Play Store that would establish a shield of security on your device. Also, you can follow a healthy Internet surfing by not visiting any insecure web content.

Taking everything into account, it is understood that mobile spyware apps may not have a direct impact over the performance of the device, but it could do more damage if confidential information is compromised. The spyware apps remain on your device silently and observe your activities and record your actions. It may also include your banking and other social media account credentials. Once the data is collected, it is transmitted to their command & control servers to hackers and then the misuse starts. Now that you know the facts about mobile spyware apps, you may be able to identify any such app or its supporting file if it is there on your phone. If you know more about mobile malware, do let us know in the comments below.