Tag: privacy
Banking Trojans on Android: How They Steal Your Login
Of all phone malware, the kind that targets your banking app is the most directly costly. Understanding how it operates makes it…
How to Recognize a Crypto or Investment Scam Message
Crypto and investment scams are engineered to bypass your skepticism with the promise of easy, guaranteed returns — and they're behind some…
How to Verify a Message Is Really From Your Bank
Your bank will contact you sometimes, and so will scammers pretending to be your bank. The skill that matters is telling them…
*#21# Explained: Does It Really Show If Your Phone Is Tapped?
Short dialer codes have a mythic reputation online — type a few characters, the story goes, and your phone reveals whether it's…
How to Change Your Passwords After a Spyware Infection
Removing spyware is only half the job — if it captured your passwords, the danger lives on in your accounts until you…
*#62# Code: What It Actually Tells You About Call Forwarding
There's a lot of confident nonsense written about 'secret phone codes'. This cuts through it: here's what this code actually queries, what…
How to Find a Hidden Camera in a Room Using Your Phone
Hidden cameras are small, but they can't hide everything: they reflect light, emit signals, and need power. Your phone can help you…
How to Change App Permissions on Android
Most apps ask for more than they need and keep it indefinitely. A regular permission review hands that control back to you,…
Secret Codes to Check If Your Phone Is Being Tracked
The internet is full of 'secret codes' that supposedly reveal whether your phone is tapped. A few are genuinely useful; most are…
How to Check If Your Calls Are Being Forwarded Without You Knowing
If you suspect your calls are being redirected, you don't need special tools — your dialer can report forwarding status directly. Here's…