ANYONE with a smartphone must be on the look-out for a dangerous type of app.
It could be silently infecting your device, putting you in serious cyber-danger.
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When malware makes its way onto your Android or iPhone, it’s very serious.
Rogue apps can steal your money, or spy on you – using your info for fraud, extortion or blackmail.
We spoke to a leading cyber-expert who revealed one of the biggest “red flags” that your device has been compromised.
According to Jamie Akhtar, CEO and co-founder of CyberSmart, you must be on high alert for “unfamiliar software downloads”.
“We all forget things from time to time, but your device should never have any software on it that you don’t recognize or remember downloading,” Akhtar explained.
“If it does, there’s a good chance you may have been hacked.”
If you see a strange or mysterious app on your device, do some research.
See if it is well-known by looking it up on search engines.
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And check the reviews for the app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
If you’re suspicious, it’s best to simply delete the app as soon as possible.
How to delete an Android app
Go into your Settings, then tap on Apps and then See all apps.
Now find the app you want to delete and then tap on it.
Next tap Uninstall and then choose OK to confirm the decision.
You can also delete apps through the Google Play Store by going into Manage Apps & Devices.
However note that this will only work if that app was installed through the Play Store, and not by some other means.
How to delete an iPhone app
There are two ways to delete an app on iPhone.
First, go to the Home Screen, then touch and hold on an app icon until it wiggles.
Now tap the Remove icon, which looks like a minus sign.
Then tap Delete to confirm.
You can also delete apps by going into Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
Find the app to delete and tap on it, then tap Delete App and choose Delete.
