How to Tell If Your Smartphone Has Malware: 6 Clear Signs I’ve Observed

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Important information Abnormally high data usage or battery draining usually indicates malware running in the background, leaking data to third parties. Pop-up ads or strange applications that install themselves on your smartphone may indicate an adware infection. Overheating, lagging, frequent reboots, or performance issues while performing basic tasks are also signs of a malware infection. … Read more