Most problems with our smartphones, such as the screen going blank or an app failing to open, are nothing to worry about and can be fixed with a quick recharge or restart. But sometimes there are more sinister reasons for our devices misbehaving, especially because hackers are finding ever more devious ways to spread mobile malware. Particularly worrying are infections that run in the background, which can steal your money, data and identity before you even realise your phone has been compromised. Here, we reveal six giveaway signs that your Android phone or iPhone has been hacked, and explain the best ways to regain control.
"If your phone’s battery is running down more quickly than usual and it feels inexplicably hot, it could mean you’ve been hacked. "
Excessive data usage
Even if
