Beware of Cell Phone Hackers Before You Become a Victim

 According to the New York Times, millions of people are falling victim to these phone hackers every year. Smartphones are becoming more and more like a computer than just a phone. We use smartphones not only to make calls or send text messages to friends and family, but we search the web, download music, pay bills, do online banking, download apps, download books, and buy many different things. It has taken the place of a computer.

Here are some ways hackers are getting access to your cell phone:

• They buy fake towers made in Eastern Europe.
• Hackers are probing the systems searching for different programing tricks.
• They are using social engineering that allows them to sneak into your smart phone.
• They are getting access to your passwords and PIN numbers.

These criminals post a malicious code using websites sending you emails. They send out enticing spam emails with booby-trapped sites professional cell phone hackers. These sites appear to be even more enticing because they appear to come from your family and friends. Don't get sucked into these emails. Once you click on that bogus link, they have you download an app, and then you're trapped, and you surrender control of your phone to these predators. Hackers take total control of your phone without you realizing it. These criminals take all your personal information along with your contacts. Also, they can hack into your phone just by dialing a number, they can monitor where you come and go, they can read your text messages, snap photos from your cell phone, and, even worse, listen in on your conversations even when your cell phone is off.

So far, all app stores are safe. These hackers are shrewd and will cost you more money and time, than it will cost you for a new cell phone.

These predators are good at disguising themselves. When hackers get access to your cell phone, they leave no evidence of how many calls or text messages they made until you get your phone bill. These hackers are interested in XML files and contacts you may have. Once these predators access your information, they sell it to people or groups of people, which can be used to steal your identity. Also, they can access your social media such as Facebook and Twitter to post embarrassing photos or statements to destroy your reputation. They can use your photos or social media to blackmail you, but there are ways you can protect yourself.