Can Unknown Callers Hack Your Phone? Does receiving a suspicious call or text suggest your device has already been compromised? Almost definitely not, however, it could signal the beginning of a hacking attempt or a fraudulent hoax. Read on to learn what happens when a hacker calls and how to keep your phone secure.
Can Unknown callers hack into your phone just by calling you?
Phone calls are unlikely to be the direct cause of phone hacking. However, text messages can contain malware, and both calls and texts can be used to start phishing attacks or other scams that attempt to deceive you into disclosing private information, transferring money, or installing viruses or spyware.
The simplest approach to avoid text and phone hacks is to avoid answering unfamiliar numbers. Please do not call or text them back or follow any links. You could be the victim of a call-back scam, and calling back may cost you an international rate, with the hacker receiving some or all of it. Also, be aware of social engineering strategies used by fraudsters to trick you into clicking a harmful link.
A communication with a questionable link may look like the following:
- An advertisement for sale or offer
- An appeal for assistance from a family member
- A warning from Facebook or other social media platforms
Hackers can impersonate — or “spoof” — email addresses and telephone numbers. Please do not fall for it. When it comes to scam phone calls, hackers frequently impersonate trusted companies to trick victims into disclosing important information, a technique known as vishing (voice phishing).
Can someone break into your phone by phoning you via an app? WhatsApp users had previously been hacked via unanswered phone calls, but this security issue has already been rectified. Nonetheless, different sorts of hackers are constantly looking for new security holes, making it difficult to be completely secure. The most you can typically do is maintain excellent digital hygiene and actively monitor your internet security and privacy.
