Phones often get hot from overuse or from having too many active apps. Your phone may also overheat due to malware, misbehaving software, or exposure to direct sunlight. It’s normal for phones to get a bit warm, but sustained heat can signal a deeper problem.

But, just like any other tech devices, webcams are prone to hacking, which can lead to a serious, unprecedented privacy breach. Think of a case where an authorized person accesses and illegally takes control of your webcam, without your knowledge. Such a person will effortlessly spy on you and the . . . Read more

Android phones are more prone to hacking and as per Malwarebytes report, there has been a rise in pre-installed malware and adware on the devices of Android users, with the goal to either steal data or steal attention. To keep your privacy protected you must always keep a check on . . . Read more

In most cases, Android smartphones and tablets do not need installing the antivirus. However, it is equally valid that Android viruses exist and the antivirus with useful features can add an extra layer of security. … Apart from that, Android also sources apps from developers.

How can I check for viruses and malware on my Android phone? Go to Settings. Tap Battery and Device Care. Tap Device protection. Tap Scan phone. All of the apps and data on your device will be scanned. Once the scan is completed you will be shown whether or not . . . Read more

Is the Google virus warning real? No. When Google says you have a virus on your phone, you are being scammed. Specifically, cybercriminals are trying to trick you into installing malware, submitting personal data, or paying for virus removal.

The feature, which it calls “Apple threat notifications”, will tell users they are being hacked and give them advice about what steps they need to take. They will arrive as an email and iMessage notification to any addresses saved with the user’s Apple ID. Users will also see them when . . . Read more

System and Security Info, which debuted over the weekend in Apple’s App Store, provides a host of details about your iPhone. … On the security front, it can tell you if your device has been compromised or possibly infected by any malware.

Apple doesn’t send out virus warnings and alerts to users. If a virus warning suddenly pops up on your screen, it’s most likely a virus scam, trying to force you to act on it. Whatever you do, don’t tap on the links in the pop-up or even use the Close . . . Read more

Besides the fact that Apple would not send you a message telling you that you have a virus on your device (and they wouldn’t even know if you had a virus), the wording of this text message is not technically accurate and it is grammatically incorrect.