{"id":511,"date":"2018-09-06T06:44:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T06:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reveantivirus.com\/blog\/?p=511"},"modified":"2019-08-19T08:42:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T08:42:39","slug":"popular-mobile-hacking-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reveantivirus.com\/blog\/en\/popular-mobile-hacking-tools","title":{"rendered":"5 Popular Mobile Hacking Tools Used to Target Smartphone Users"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As per 2015, 53% of internet traffic is through mobile phones, which has made the platform one of the potential targets for hackers and malware developers. Mobile malware is developed with the intention to disable your phone, control your device or steal valuable information.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most popular mobile hacking tools by which hackers target victims:<\/p>\n

Malicious Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mobile Apps that are infected with malware often seem to be just like legitimate apps such as any ordinary instant messaging and gaming applications. These apps can reconfigure the settings of your phone and perform activities like leaking sensitive information or sending emails on your behalf.<\/p>\n

SMS Phishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes mobile phone users are targeted through text messages that arrive from unknown numbers urging to reply or click on any provided link. This can also trick users into phishing scams<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Fake WiFi Networks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is a tendency of smartphone users to search for open WiFi, but be aware! Such kind of open WiFi might be a trap laid down by hackers to acquire your important login credentials.<\/p>\n

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One Ring Scam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Popularly known as the One Ring Wireless Phone Scam, here the scammer calls a mobile phone user and hangs up with the objective of receiving a callback. Be cautious! These numbers can be premium numbers calling which you may end up paying high call charges. \u00a0The best way to avoid this scam is to check any unfamiliar area codes before initiating a call.<\/p>\n

Keyloggers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These can be in the form of both hardware and software and their main objective is to capture the information that you type through your mobile keyboard. While software keyloggers are programs that are installed on your smartphone, hardware keyloggers target your mobile phone sensors. The captured information is passed on to the hacker’s server.<\/p>\n

Useful Tips to Hackproof Your Smartphone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since your mobile phone has become a necessity these days, it is important to keep it safe. Here are some points to consider:<\/p>\n