The article highlights the risks of being spied on by significant others using sophisticated surveillance software. Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, points out that such spyware can easily be installed if a partner has physical access to the phone.
Signs that you may be under surveillance include:
- Battery Drain: If your phone’s battery drains quickly, it might be due to spyware keeping an active connection.
- Overheating: A constantly hot phone may indicate that a spy app is consuming processing resources.
- Unusual Data Usage: Monitoring apps can use significant data in the background, especially for sending images or recording audio.
- Strange Text Messages: Receiving texts with unusual characters may indicate unauthorized activity.
Porcar advises removing unrecognized apps, running security scans, and checking app permissions to protect against spyware. Other behavioral red flags from partners include suddenly hiding their phone, being less responsive, or deleting their history.
The expert reiterates that spying violates trust and suggests that sometimes a partner’s suspicious behavior may reveal more than technology.
